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What are the properties of ultraviolet waves?


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Ultraviolet waves:

The electromagnetic radiation which is emitted by the Sun and is transmitted either in the form of waves or particles with varying wavelengths, as well as frequency, is defined as Ultraviolet.

Properties of ultraviolet waves:

  1. The wavelength of ultraviolet waves is -1×10-8 to -4×10-7metres
  2. The frequency of ultraviolet waves is -7.5×1014 to -3×1016Hz.
  3. UV wavelengths are shorter than visible light wavelengths.
  4. UV rays could be blocked by thick clouds.
  5. Throughout hospitals as well as laboratories, UV lights are used to disinfect.
  6. The near-ultraviolet spectrum seems to be the most similar to visible light.
  7. The far-ultraviolet area is located between the near and severe ultraviolet zones.

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