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UV-A contains the least radiation (or energy) and is therefore, the least harmful. UV-C contains the most amount of energy and is the most harmful.
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Does UVA radiation get absorbed by ozone?
It does not. It only absorbs UV-B radiation.
What are the seven type of radiation of the electromagnetic spectrum from lowest to highest frequencies?
From lowest to highest frequency. Radiowaves Microwaves Infa-red Radiation Visible Light Ultra-violet light X-Rays Gamma Rays
How is it possible for stratospheric ozone to offer any protection from UV radiation?
Ultraviolet radiation is a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths shorter than visible light. The sun produces UV, which is commonly split into three bands: UVA, UVB, and UVC. UVA is not absorbed by ozone. UVB is mostly absorbed by ozone, although some reaches the Earth. UVC is completely absorbed by ozone and normal oxygen. see related link
What is the highest energy form of electromagnetic radiation?
Energy is equal to Planck's constant times the speed of light divided by the wavelength of the light. E=h*c / lambda. So the electromagnetic radiation with the largest wavelength will correspond to the lowest energy. Since radio waves have the largest wavelength (about 1,000m) they will have the lowest energy!
How do you Least to greats blue light X-rays microwaves orange light infrared radiation?
If we list the electromagnetic energy from lowest energy (lowest frequency) to highest, we list them microwaves, infrared radiation, orange light, blue light and X-rays.
Does UVA radiation get absorbed by ozone?
It does not. It only absorbs UV-B radiation.
What type of solar radiation powers photosynthesis?
UVA
What are 3 types of ultra violet radiation?
UVC UVB UVA
What does uva and uvb mean?
Ultra violet class A and B radiation
What is the high-frequency radiation called that gives us sunburn?
UVA and UVB
Is uv radiation harmful?
UV radiation is very harmful in many ways, first off they are invisible rays that come from the sun, UV radiation is made of ultraviolet A (UVA), ultraviolet B (UVB), and ultraviolet C (UVC). These rays burn skin and cause cancer. UVB and UVC penetrate the ozone layer. UVA and UVB cause skin cancer, for this reason, sunscreens are recommended that block UVA and UVB.
Ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B are the two types of radiation form sunlight only uva is dangerous?
no.. both are
A sunburn is caused by overexposure to what kind of ray?
One type of radiation that CAN give you sunburn is UV radiation
What has the lowest energy?
Visible radiation
What is ultra violet radiation given off by?
UV radiation is given off by the sun. UV radiation is a broad spectrum that consists of UVA, UVB and UVC radiation. The planets atmosphere protects us from harmful UVA and 90% UVB radiation, leaving unharmful UVC radiation to pass through the atmosphere. However, due to the increasing number of greenhouse gases, Ozone is being broken down a lot faster than it should, which in turn means that more harmful UV radiation can come through, which means that we are at a higher risk of cancer.
Which rays emitted by the sun can be detrimental for your health?
Your typical sunburn is caused by UVB radiation from the sun and is what most sunscreens are made to protect against. The radiation that really causes the detrimental health problems is UVA however much less potent then UVB UVA is the culprit that causes wrinkling, skin cancer, and other health problems associated with the sun. Unlike UVB UVA penetrates deep into the tissue causing damage that is much more detrimental. Unfortunately studies have shown that although many sunscreens say they protect against UVA there is a huge discrepancy when looking at the amount of protection given to UVB compared to UVA. If there has been a problem in the past with health problems caused by sun radiation my suggestion would be to find a sunscreen containing the ingredient Avobenzone the only drug shown to protect against long wavelength UVA.
Where is background radiation lowest in the UK?
Glasgow
