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What is uv radiation a and b?

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The: Eiectrmagnetic produce short wavesin the rdio range, then visible light then infrared (heat) then uv a& b before low energy, then finaiiy mega-voitage densely ionizing radiation. Uv is weakly ionizing and does not penetrate.

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Answered 10/3/2016

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