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Is a sunburn caused by gamma rays infrared rays or ultraviolet?
The ultraviolet rays in sunlight destroy cells in the outer layer of the skin, damaging tiny blood vessels underneath. When the skin is burned, the blood vessels dilate and leak fluid. Cells stop making protein. Their DNA is damaged
Is getting a sun burn a chemical change or a physical change?
"sunburn" results from physical damage caused to your skin by overexposure to Ultraviolet emissions, usually from the sun but it can also come from a UV lamp. UV light affects damage to the DNA of your skin cells. In defense those cells will produce melanin, a chemical response to try to repair this damage, which also darkens the color of the skin ( a "sun tan").
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.
Can an x-ray cause sunburn to a skier on a white snow packed mountain?
No. I believe you're thinking of ultra-violet.
Is ray ray nice mean or sweet?
ray ray is sweet and kind and handsome
What kind of Native American is Ray Ray?
creole
What kind of chocolate does ray ray like?
herseys
What kind of phone does ray ray have?
Iphone 3g
What kind of girl do ray ray like?
Ask him
What kind of girl is ray ray looking for?
ray ray is looking for a girl like me skinny an cutie
What kind of cereal do mindless behavior like?
hi ray ray
What caused Aeschylus to write plays?
brother of ray john
