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It totally depends on the level of UV radiation, it can be harmless to bacteria but through unlikely odds can cause mutation. a high level can kill most bacteria, but knowing there probally is one type able to take on this level of radiation.

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Can the sun kill germs?

Yes, the sun can kill germs through its ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV light has been shown to damage the DNA and RNA of microorganisms, effectively inactivating bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. This is why sunlight is often used as a natural disinfectant, though its effectiveness can vary based on factors like exposure time and the type of germ. However, while sunlight can reduce microbial loads, it may not eliminate all pathogens completely.


Will a black light kill germs?

A black light itself does not kill germs; it primarily emits ultraviolet (UV) light, which can have germicidal effects at certain wavelengths, particularly UV-C. Some UV-C devices are specifically designed to disinfect surfaces and air by inactivating bacteria and viruses. However, not all black lights emit UV-C wavelengths, and their effectiveness in germ elimination depends on exposure time and intensity. Therefore, while certain UV lights can kill germs, standard black lights are not reliable for disinfection.


Does boiling water kill all germs?

yes it does


How are eletromanetic waves produced?

Well there's many ways. One is from the sun's electromagnetic waves that have infrared radiation, white light (which is all colors of the rainbow), and ultraviolet radiation in case you wanted to know more about them.


What kind of UV light comes from a Highpressure sodium lamp?

The ultraviolet spectrum is the highest energy light at the end of the visible electromagnetic spectrum. We can see it by what it does. That does not mean that we can't see it. We can see the starting edge of it. Like all of the visible colors it is hard to determine when one bleeds into the next. It is actually harmful to look at it. It is what causes sunburns. The ultraviolet wavelength in Mercury's spectrum is around 4,000 angstroms or 400 nanometers.

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Excessive exposure to ultraviolet light can what?

cause sunburn, disrupt DNA replication, and kill microbes or for Plato the answer is D. all of the above!


Are vitamins a type of medication used to kill bacteria?

Flase its wont kill all bactiers it will make you helthy


Does black hole radiates any type of rays?

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What type of guns kill large animal?

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What ray is longer ultraviolet or visible rays?

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Are ultraviolet waves transverse or longitudinal waves?

Ultraviolet waves are part of the Electromagnetic Spectrum which all travel as transverse waves.


What country does the ultraviolet radiation reach?

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How are infrared red ultraviolet and violet light waves alike?

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Is it legal to kill golden eagles?

No, it is not legal to kill eagles of any type in the US. Raptors of all types are protected by US Federal laws.


What type of bear is most hunted?

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