Which of the following are used to describe the behaviors of waves as they propagate? (Choose all that apply.)
A)diffraction
B)scattering
C)resistance
D)absorption

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Diffraction and scattering describe how waves change direction and spread out as they encounter obstacles. Absorption describes how waves are absorbed by materials that they encounter. Resistance, on the other hand, refers to the opposition that waves encounter as they move through a medium, which is not a relevant behavior for waves as they propagate.

Which of the Following Are Used to Describe the Behaviors