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Ultra violet class A and B radiation

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There is no such thing. The two are adjacent, in other words, the range for UVB starts where UVA ends.


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Does ultraviolet rays cause sunburns?

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Can a red-eared slider live without a uvb light?

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Which light rays can cause skin damage similar to sunburn?

There are three types of rays- UVA, UVB and UVC. UVB and UVA act differently upon our skin and do not equally damage it. The UVB rays are mostly responsible for most cases of sunburn, as they are shorter than UVA rays. The UVA rays are longer so reach the inner state of the skin and causes skin damage.


What are 3 types of ultra violet radiation?

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Does a laser give off uva and uvb rays?

No, lasers typically do not give off UVA or UVB rays. Lasers emit a concentrated beam of light at a specific wavelength, which can vary depending on the type of laser being used. UVA and UVB rays are typically emitted by the sun and some artificial sources like tanning beds.


Are UVA rays more prevalent than UVB rays in sunlight?

Yes, UVA rays are more prevalent than UVB rays in sunlight. UVB rays are more intense but make up a smaller portion of the UV radiation that reaches the Earth's surface.


Is uv radiation harmful?

UV radiation is very harmful in many ways, first off they are invisible rays that come from the sun, UV radiation is made of ultraviolet A (UVA), ultraviolet B (UVB), and ultraviolet C (UVC). These rays burn skin and cause cancer. UVB and UVC penetrate the ozone layer. UVA and UVB cause skin cancer, for this reason, sunscreens are recommended that block UVA and UVB.


Can uva and uvb rays pass through normal glass?

Yes, while UVA rays can pass through normal glass, UVB rays can be partially blocked by glass. This is why it's still important to apply sunscreen when indoors or in a car to protect against UVA rays.


What is the high-frequency radiation called that gives us sunburn?

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Can you get tan with UV 3?

UV 3 does not exist. UV radiation is categorized into three types: UVA, UVB, and UVC. UVA and UVB can cause tanning and sunburn, while UVC is mostly absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere.