wave absorption and refraction

Subject: wave absorption and refraction

Date: Sun Dec 20 20:52:30 1998
Posted by Frank Kodaks
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when a wave hits a barrier, it may refract through the barrier 
material.  Does that mean that the wave energy is being absorbed 
by the barrier?  Is there energy absorption whenever there is 
refraction?

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