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What is the effect of UV light on bacteria growth?
Kills it
How can uv light cause more than one type of effect?
UV light is a type of radiation that generally has negative consequences on living cells.
Are UV light and UV rays the same thing?
Yes, UV light and UV rays refer to the same thing - ultraviolet radiation. UV radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation that is not visible to the human eye. UV light or UV rays are terms used to describe this form of radiation.
What is photoreactivation?
revercible of biological effect of uv radiation on cells by subsequent exposure to visible to light
Can a UV light charge solar panels?
Yes, a UV light can charge solar panels because it contains ultraviolet radiation that can be converted into electricity by the solar panels through the photovoltaic effect.
Does UV radiation or violet light have lower energy?
UV radiation has higher energy compared to violet light. UV radiation falls in the range of the electromagnetic spectrum with shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than visible light, including violet light.
What has the author Dennis Corbin Gitz written?
Dennis Corbin Gitz has written: 'Effect of UV-B radiation on photosynthesis and growth of two soybean cultivars' -- subject(s): Soybean, Botany, Growth, Effect of radiation on
Does uv radiation have a greater frequency than violet light?
No, violet light has a higher frequency than UV radiation. UV radiation falls in the electromagnetic spectrum with shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than the visible light spectrum.
Why do UV tubes glow blue even though UV radiation is invisible to the human eye?
UV tubes contain a phosphor coating that absorbs UV radiation and re-emits it as visible light, giving off a blue glow. This visible light is what we see, even though the UV radiation itself is not visible to the human eye.
Why does light not harm us but exposing UV radiation does harm us?
Light consists of various wavelengths, with UV radiation being a subset of the light spectrum. UV radiation is more energetic and can damage our skin cells and DNA when overexposed. Our bodies have natural defenses against visible light, while UV radiation can break down these defenses and cause harm.
Can UV light from stars reach through your atmosphere?
Yes, most of the UV radiation from stars is blocked by Earth's atmosphere. However, some UV light does reach the surface, which is why we still receive UV radiation from the Sun. This is why we need protection like sunscreen to prevent damage from UV radiation.
What metals oxidize under UV light?
Metals are not oxidized by UV radiation.
