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

Absorption of waves which is the conversion of wave energy to other forms of energy as a result of the interaction between the wave and the medium which it propagates

molecules are free to separate from each other and will take on the shape of the container. molecules move completely at random and high speeds. they vibrate in a fixed position and do not move around much. molecules expand to the edge of their container.