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What happens when a wave is absorbed by a material?(1 point)
Responses

The wave passes through the material.
The wave passes through the material.

The wave supports the formation of an echo.
The wave supports the formation of an echo.

The wave transfers its energy to the material.
The wave transfers its energy to the material.

The wave bounces off the surface of the material.

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The correct response is:

The wave transfers its energy to the material.

When a wave is absorbed by a material, its energy is transferred to the material, which can result in various effects, such as heating or other changes in the material's properties.