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UV light, when the body is over-exposed, can cause skin cancer, premature skin aging, eye damage and problems with the immune system. That is why it is important to apply sunscreen when you are out for a sun tan. It can also be helpful to have a UV monitor to measure the current intensity of the UV radiation from the sun as it can then let you know how long you should stay unsheltered in the sun.
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Do ultraviolet waves produce thermal energy?
They technically are not "hot" per se....they are forms of radiation.
How many ways science is helpful to humans?
Humans depend entirely on science and research. Science revolves around every move of humans. So, we can't guess in how many ways it is helpful.
Light energy travels in the form of?
They travels in the form of waves and are filtered through the Earth's atmosphere.
Shorter electromagnetic waves which reach the earth include gamma rays x rays and ultraviolet rays?
true
What prevents the sun's ultraviolet rays from penetrating the interior of the body?
Ultraviolet rays are very short wavelength waves above even the blue waves in the electromagnetic spectrum. They are responsible for sunburns on the skin, but are stopped by the skin. When compared with the longer infrared (heat)waves below the red waves in the same spectrum which can easily penetrate the skin and physically cook the entire body given sufficient time.
How are ultraviolet waves helpful?
Ultraviolet waves are helpful in various ways, such as in sterilizing equipment, treating skin conditions like psoriasis, and detecting skin cancer cells. They are also used in disinfection processes, water purification, and in forensics to highlight certain materials. However, overexposure to ultraviolet waves can be harmful and cause skin damage or increase the risk of cancer.
What electromagnetic waves can humans not see?
Humans cannot see ultraviolet, infrared, or radio waves as they fall outside the visible spectrum of light. Ultraviolet waves have wavelengths shorter than violet light, while infrared waves have wavelengths longer than red light. Radio waves have even longer wavelengths.
What wave is necessary for humans to produce vitamin D?
ultraviolet waves
What are ultraviolet waves X-Ray and Gamma rays used for?
Ultraviolet (UV) waves can be used to kill bacteria, but are also harmful to humans. X-Rays are used to analyze bones etc
How are ultraviolet waves different from light waves?
Ultraviolet waves are smaller than light waves.
Which waves are nonlethal to humans?
Radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, and ultraviolet radiation are examples of non-lethal waves to humans because they have lower energy levels that are not harmful to human tissues.
Are ultraviolet waves transverse or longitudinal waves?
Ultraviolet waves are part of the Electromagnetic Spectrum which all travel as transverse waves.
Can you see ultraviolet waves?
No you cannot. An example of those waves would be those released by the sun and you cannot see those.
Which waves can a human not detect?
Humans cannot detect electromagnetic waves outside of the visible light spectrum, such as ultraviolet light, infrared radiation, and radio waves. Additionally, humans cannot directly detect gamma rays and X-rays.
Higher frequencies ultraviolet waves or infrared waves?
Ultraviolet is higher frequency, then visible light, then infrared.
What is next to ultraviolet in the light spectrum?
Starting at ultraviolet, longer waves are waves of visible violet light, and shorter waves are X-rays.
What waves to insects use to find nectar?
Some insects use ultraviolet waves to find nectar. The ultraviolet light leaves marks on flowers, and the insects can sense them and find the nearby nectar.
