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What happens when a wave is absorbed by a material? (1 point)
The wave passes through the material.
The wave transfers its energy to the material.
The wave bounces off the surface of the material.
The wave supports the formation of an echo

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The wave transfers its energy to the material.

When a wave is absorbed, its energy is taken up by the material (often converted to heat or internal energy), not transmitted or reflected.