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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.
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How does the earth blance its heat intake from the sun?
The sun is too far from the Earth to be detrimental to our health, but the ozone layer protects us from the deadly UV rays it lets off.
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.
How many rays are on the sun?
The sun emits countless rays of light and energy in all directions. It is impossible to determine an exact number of rays on the sun as they are constantly being emitted and are not individually distinguishable.
What kind of rays are emitted by sun?
Visible light, Ultra-violet, Infra-red, Gamma-rays and X-rays (amongst others)
Where does the sun get its gamma rays from?
The sun is essentially a massive atomic bomb which is taking billions of years to explode. The gamma rays are emitted through a very complex process that converts hydrogen into helium.
What is the matter emitted by the sun called?
Various things are emitted byt the sun - light and heat are the best known but other electromagnetic waves such as gamma rays are also emitted. Theoretically gravitons are sent out too
What the energy from the sun?
There are many different wavelengths of energy emitted by our Sun: Heat (infra-red) Ultra violet light Visible light Gamma rays Radio waves X-rays and more.
What are some examples of infared rays?
Examples of infrared rays include heat radiation from a fire, body heat emitted by humans and animals, and infrared lamps used in therapy. Infrared rays are also emitted by the sun and can be used in technologies like infrared cameras and communication devices.
How does the radiation emitted from the sun differ from the radiation emitted by earth?
The Sun emits a broader spectrum of radiation, including visible light, ultraviolet rays, and infrared radiation, while Earth primarily emits infrared radiation due to its lower temperature. The Sun's radiation is much more intense and has higher energy compared to the radiation emitted by Earth.
What type of electromagnetic waves are emitted from the sun?
The sun emits a wide range of electromagnetic waves, including visible light, ultraviolet radiation, and infrared radiation. It also emits smaller amounts of X-rays and gamma rays.
What is Electromagnetic radiation that is emitted from the sun?
The University Corporation for Atomospheric Research's High Altitude Observatory reports, "The light or photons emitted from the Sun cover a broad spectrum from very long wavelengths such as radio to very short wavelengths such as xray." See the related link below for more information.
Which layer protects the earth from ultraviolet rays given off by the sun?
The ozone layer is responsible for protecting the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays emitted by the sun. It acts as a shield that absorbs and reflects these rays, preventing them from reaching the Earth's surface and causing damage to living organisms.
