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Which one of the following types of electromagnetic radiation causes certain substances to fluoresce?

A. Cosmic rays
B. X rays
C. Infrared waves
D. Ultraviolet rays

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From the choices given, ultraviolet rays is a type electromagnetic radiation that causes certain substances to fluoresce. It cannot be detected by the naked eye but some insects are able to see them.

Like in a fluorescent light bulb, ultraviolet or UV lights stimulates the coating of the tube to emit light.
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