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Why is UV light potentially harmful?
Ultra-violet rays is a type of radiation. Over exposure can cause sunburns and types of skin cancers. UV Rays come from the sun. Consider the how intense the suns heat is. It's the heat and radiation that makes it harmful. In a comedic sense, UV Rays will cook you alive, however, that is quite gruesome. It burns your skin. UV Rays don't cause the same effects as Radiation such as Gamma rays, but they can cause severe skin cancers. ~HellsBaran
Where is x rays found on the electromagnetic spectrum?
Between UVB and Gamma rays.
How does sunscreen protect against uv rays?
UNTIL RECENTLY, sunsreen protected you from UBV rays. Now, they are finally selling sunscreen that protects you from BOTH UVB AND UVA, which is also dangerous. In a related story of marketing manipulation, when you buy sunglass's BEWARE. The sticker on it will say 100% UV PROTECTION. What they don't say is that protection is from UVB ONLY! UVA rays are very damaging. According to my vision Dr. who is brilliant, wearing sunglass's with only UVB protection is WORSE than wearing no sunglasses! Here's why: with NO sunglasses, your pupil will close MORE and let less harmful rays into your eyes. When you wear UVB sunglasses, the pupil is shaded, and tricks your pupil to open wider. THEN, MORE dangerous UVA rays can enter you eyes and causeWORSE damage!!!!! Whenever you buy sunglasses, spend the extra money and buy ONLYthe ones that say "Protects against UVA & UVB rays."
Ultraviolet sun rays responsible for burning skin?
Ultraviolet (UV) sun rays, specifically UVB rays, are responsible for burning the skin and causing sunburn. When the skin is exposed to excessive UVB rays, it can lead to inflammation, redness, and blistering. It is important to protect the skin from these rays by using sunscreen and seeking shade during peak sun hours.
What is the difference between UV-A and UV-B?
U.V can be separated according to its energy level and wavelength with UVa having the lowest energy and longest wavelength followed by UVb and ultimately UVc which has the shortest wavelength and highest energy level. You may be familiar with UVa and UVb as the part of the suns rays which cause tanning, aging, and skin cancer. The Sun also emits UVc the most powerful and dangerous type of U.V., fortunately for us most of this is stopped in the upper atmosphere by gasses like ozone.
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.
What is the gas when found in the stratosphere protects us from harmful ultraviolet rays but when found closer to earth in the troposphere can be harmful?
O3 is the gas mentioned above. It is the gas which protects us from harmful UVB rays in the Stratosphere. But when found closer can be harmful.
What does the abbreviation UVB stand for?
UVB is a commonly used acronym that stands for ultraviolet B rays. UVB rays are short waves and are believed to be the rays which are responsible for sunburn.
Why is UV light potentially harmful?
Ultra-violet rays is a type of radiation. Over exposure can cause sunburns and types of skin cancers. UV Rays come from the sun. Consider the how intense the suns heat is. It's the heat and radiation that makes it harmful. In a comedic sense, UV Rays will cook you alive, however, that is quite gruesome. It burns your skin. UV Rays don't cause the same effects as Radiation such as Gamma rays, but they can cause severe skin cancers. ~HellsBaran
Where is x rays found on the electromagnetic spectrum?
Between UVB and Gamma rays.
What type of waves cause suntan and sunburn?
UVB rays cause sunburn to skin and massage the affected area with aloe vera gel for 2-3 minutes and leave for 15 minutes, than rinse off. Do this twice a day. It is a proven remedy to treat sunburn.
What type of sunglasses should I purchase to protect my eyes from harmful UV rays?
Any sunglasses that have UVA/UVB coating will protect you from the sun's dangerous rays and won't look any different than unprotected sunglasses.
Does ultraviolet rays cause sunburns?
There are 2 types of ultra violet rays, UVA and UVB. UVA causes aging and wrinkles, and UVB causes the sun burns.
What are sunglasses?
The sunglasses not only protect the eyes from the harsh rays of the sun but are commonly used as a fashion accessory. You should be very careful while buying sunglasses and make sure that they protect you from the harmful UVA and UVB rays of the sun.....
Which light rays can cause skin damage similar to sunburn?
There are three types of rays- UVA, UVB and UVC. UVB and UVA act differently upon our skin and do not equally damage it. The UVB rays are mostly responsible for most cases of sunburn, as they are shorter than UVA rays. The UVA rays are longer so reach the inner state of the skin and causes skin damage.
Which rays are more dangerous to human health?
UVB rays are more dangerous and damaging. there are many different category of rays which are harmful for human and extent of harm depends upon the extent of exposure. X rays if exposed for longer time may be dangerous.UV rays during experimentation is exposed more by the students so care must be taken.
Heat from the sun is?
Heat fro. The sun is emitted in waves or rays, known as UVA and UVB rays. These rays are two forms of microwaves from radiation.
