Which mechanism causes signal attenuation during wave propagation?

💡 Explanation

Dielectric loss causes attenuation because the alternating electric field induces polarization, and frictional losses convert some of the wave's EM energy into heat; therefore, the signal is weakened, rather than being reflected or redirected.

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