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Can infrared light cause a sunburn?
No, infrared does not cause sunburn. Those are ultraviolet rays that cause sunburn.
What wave causes sunburn?
In general, it is ultraviolet light (the UV ray) that causes sunburn. Ultraviolet light is of a higher frequency than visible light, which means shorter wavelength, and higher energy. UV rays tend to do some tissue damage and burn skin causing sunburn.
What part of the electromagnetic spectrum can cause sunburn?
Ultraviolet (UV) light.
What part of electromagnetic spectrum can cause sunburn?
Ultraviolet (UV) light.
How do you get a sunburn through a car window?
Glass does not block ultraviolet light. You get a sunburn by exposure to excessive ultraviolet light.
What kind of light causes sunburn?
Ultraviolet light causes sunburn
Do ultraviolet waves get through earth's atmosphere?
Ultraviolet light does come through the Earth's atmosphere. These are the waves that cause sunburn, and are usually referred to as UV rays.
Does sunlight cause skin cancer?
Yes. One group of wavelengths in ultraviolet light (UV-B) can cause sunburn and cell damage.
Is ultraviolet light visible?
No
What gives off visible light under an ultraviolet light?
== Fluorescence== Fluorescent objects emit visible light when stimulated by ultraviolet light.
Does ultraviolet light heat Earth's atmosphere the most or is it blue light?
It can cause sunburn, so it is yes for both answers. Light at the end of the spectrum,blue but invisible
Excessive exposure to ultraviolet light can?
cause sunburn, disrupt DNA replication, and kill microbes or for Plato the answer is D. all of the above!
