Absorption (electromagnetic radiation)

In physics, Wave absorption is the transfer of energy from a wave to a medium. A medium is a solid, liquid, or gas. Wave absorption occurs when a wave such as a sound or light hits a medium or object and travels through the medium. The wave then transfers its energy to the object.

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Category:Electromagnetic radiation
Category:Spectroscopy