When electromagnetic radiation is destroyed it is said to be
A) absorbed
B) emitted
C) reflected
D) refracted

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When electromagnetic radiation is destroyed, it means that its energy has been transferred to another form or absorbed by matter. Therefore, the best choice is A) absorbed. B) emitted means the radiation is being released or given off, which is the opposite of being destroyed. C) reflected and D) refracted both describe how light interacts with surfaces and substances, but do not relate to the destruction of electromagnetic radiation.

When Electromagnetic Radiation Is Destroyed It Is Said to Be