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Ultraviolet rays are more likely to give you a sunburn than visible light. What statement would be the best possible explanation for this?

A) Visible light cannot penetrate the skin.
B) Ultraviolet rays have a higher frequency and therefore have more energy.
C) Visible light has a broader range of frequencies and amounts of energy.
D) Ultraviolet rays have a longer wavelength and therefore have more energy.

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B) Ultraviolet rays have a higher frequency and therefore have more energy. Ijust had this on usatestprep

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B

UV rays have a high frequency, this plus the high energy It has helps penetrate the skin.

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