Question

What does it mean for waves to be absorbed? Make sure to include energy in your explanation.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Absorption, in wave motion, the transfer of the energy of a wave to matter as the wave passes through it. ... If there is only a small fractional absorption of energy, the medium is said to be transparent to that particular radiation, but, if all the energy is lost, the medium is said to be opaque.

Answer 2

Answer:

The energy of a wave is transferred to the material it encounters. Ex.) When the ocean waves meet the shoreline, most of their energy is absorbed by the shore.

Explanation:

Ex.) When the ocean waves meet the shoreline, most of their energy is absorbed by the shore.