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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.
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What causes a wave to power up?
The moon
What causes a wave-cut notch?
waves
What causes a rogue wave and what is the damage and wavelength of a rogue wave?
i think it is the wind that has been doing it
What are Seismic wave causes rock particles vibrate back and forth in the direction of the waves?
i believe it is the primary wave (p-wave)
When the energy of a sound wave is transferred to a particle of a medium and causes it to vibrate and generate heat the sound wave is?
Reflected
Which type of energy cause sunburn?
Do you mean 'Which electromagnetic wave in the electromagnetic spectrum causes sunburn? The answer is Ultraviolet (UV), which is what is used in sunbeds and therefore damages and colours your skin cells.
What waves can causes sunburn?
Ultraviolet (UV) waves cause sunburn.
What is a UV Wave?
A UV wave is an Ultraviolet wave from the sun. UV waves are the main cause of sunburn.
What kind of light causes sunburn?
Ultraviolet light causes sunburn
What are the causes of sunburn treatment?
The causes of sunburn treatment are obviously having a sunburn. Over exposure to the sun will cause you to become sunburnt. It is important to put sunscreen on if you are planning to be exposed to the sun.
What causes aching shoulders and arms?
SUNBURN
What causes tomatoes to sunburn?
Too much sun
What causes a sunburn looking redness on arms?
Sun burn
Is the sun during winter season causes sunburn?
Yes
What causes the skin on your back to change from white to brown?
Get to a doctor. Possible causes range from sunburn to cancer.
What causes a tan to result after a sunburn?
An exposure substantial enough to result in a mild sunburn will be followed by melanin producing a tan that may last a few weeks.
What causes a surface wave?
A surface wave is caused by an earthquake. When the earthquake causes primary, and secondary waves to interact, a surface wave is formed.
