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jake

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Ultraviolet radiation from a star:
 
  A) gets almost completely absorbed before it reaches Earth's surface.
  B) has a wavelength that is longer than the visible light emitted by the star.
  C) has a wavelength that is shorter than the X-rays emitted by the star.
  D) reaches most of Earth's surface through atmospheric windows.

Question 2

In the context of the electromagnetic spectrum, which of the following types of electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength?
 
  A) X-rays
  B) Visible light
  C) Radio waves
  D) Gamma rays


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iceage

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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


jake

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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