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They give off UV radiation.
It's like being out in the sun during summer for a few minutes.
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Which rays of the sun can in high quantities damage the skin?
UV RAYS!!! The sun is the major natural source of UV Rays. UV Rays are invisable. They are still a form of light rays. UV stands for Ultra Violiet Rays. These (UV) rays cause sunburn and damage the eyes. Overexposure of UV Rays can cause serious skin cancer. UV Rays, however, can have useful effects, too. They can destroy harmful organisms. UV RAYS!!! The sun is the major natural source of UV Rays. UV Rays are invisable. They are still a form of light rays. UV stands for Ultra Violiet Rays. These (UV) rays cause sunburn and damage the eyes. Overexposure of UV Rays can cause serious skin cancer. UV Rays, however, can have useful effects, too. They can destroy harmful organisms.Utraviolet rays
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.
Why do UV rays only cause sunburn while X-rays and Gamma rays cause cancer?
But some UV rays do cause cancer.
Are UV light and UV rays the same thing?
Yes, UV light and UV rays are the same thing, light emit "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.
A sunburn is caused by overexposure to what kind of ray?
One type of radiation that CAN give you sunburn is UV radiation
Sunburn is caused by excessive exposure to harmful?
Harmful UV rays.
What objects can give off UV rays or waves besides the usage of the sun?
Spectrum gives UV rays or waves besides the usage of the sun
What are effects of high levels of Uv light?
Too much exposure can cause skin burns and skin cancer
Do ultraviolet waves get through earth's atmosphere?
Ultraviolet light does come through the Earth's atmosphere. These are the waves that cause sunburn, and are usually referred to as UV rays.
Is UV rays matter?
No because UV rays are light not made up of materials.
What color are UV rays?
Colour only applies to visible light. UV rays are not visible.
