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Why does UV light cause cancer?
UV light cause cancer. It is because it can penetrate deep down into the skin.
Why can UV light penetrate skin?
UV light doesn't fully penetrate it. At deepest, it only penetrates less than a millimeter and still doesn't make it past the top layer of skin.
Can UV rays penetrate glass of petridish?
UV rays can penetrate glass of petridish. Even on a cloudy day sun's UV rays still reach earth's surface.
Why ultraviolet light would be more likely than visible or infrared light to cause cancer by damaging DNA molecules?
UV rays can penetrate the cell membrane
What types of solar radiation penetrate the atmosphere?
UV
Why do UV rays penetrate rain clouds?
Nñ
How do you stop uv waves from going through plywood?
uv waves cannot penetrate plywood
Is UV light the same as fluorescent light?
The UV light is different to that of fluorescent light. The UV originates from the sun. The latter one does not.No, it is not. UV is different.
Do the sun's tanning rays penetrate water and to what degree?
All the sun's rays penetrate water, but each color penetrates to a different depth. The colors at the upper end of the light spectrum, especially the UV (ultraviolet) that causes tanning, penetrate deepest. The UV portion of the sun's light can penetrate into clear water for a hundred feet or more at midday. The safest way to avoid overexposure is to remember that if you can see the sunlight, it may cause sunburn, and to limit exposure accordingly or perhaps wear a T-shirt or wet-suit.
Can UV rays go through wax paper?
yes, but it drastically reduces them
Are UV light and UV rays the same thing?
Yes, UV light and UV rays are the same thing, light emit "rays."
Can infrared penetrate window shades?
The solar shades can block harmful UV rays from entering your room and detroying your furniture while also allowing some light through.
