Question

when an electromagnetic wave reaches a material boundary, different results are possible. identify each result described in the table. reflection transmission absorption reflection description the wave crosses the boundary and travels through the material the wave’s energy is taken in by the material and converted to another form the wave bounces back after reaching the boundary

Explanation:

To solve this, we match each phenomenon with its correct description:

• Transmission: When a wave crosses a boundary and travels through the material, this is transmission. So we pair "transmission" with "the wave crosses the boundary and travels through the material".
• Absorption: When the wave’s energy is taken in by the material and converted to another form, this is absorption. So we pair "absorption" with "the wave’s energy is taken in by the material and converted to another form".
• Reflection is already correctly paired with "the wave bounces back after reaching the boundary" as reflection is the bouncing back of a wave from a boundary.

Answer:

• transmission: the wave crosses the boundary and travels through the material
• absorption: the wave’s energy is taken in by the material and converted to another form
• reflection: the wave bounces back after reaching the boundary