Energy that is trapped and held by a surface has been
A)transmitted.
B)absorbed.
C)reflected.
D)incidented.

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When energy is absorbed, it is taken in and held by the object or surface. This is in contrast to reflection, where the energy bounces off the surface, or transmission, where the energy passes through the surface. "Incidented" is not a commonly used term in physics, so it is not a valid choice.

Energy That Is Trapped and Held by a Surface Has