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What happens when a wave is absorbed by a material?(1 point)
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The wave passes through the material.
The wave passes through the material.
The wave bounces off the surface of the material.
The wave bounces off the surface of 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.
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The wave transfers its energy to the material.
Explanation: Absorption means the material takes up the wave's energy (often converted to heat or internal energy), so the wave is diminished or extinguished.
Explanation: Absorption means the material takes up the wave's energy (often converted to heat or internal energy), so the wave is diminished or extinguished.
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