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What is the wavelength range of UV (ultraviolet) radiation?
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A390-780 nm
B800-1000 nm
C400-700 nm
D1-100 nm
Correct Answer: 400-700 nmYour Answer: C
Explanation
UV radiation is important in many scientific and health contexts. Option A (390-780 nm) is wrong. This is the range of VISIBLE light not UV. UV starts just below the visible range. Option B (800-1000 nm) is wrong. This range is infrared (IR) radiation which is also invisible but is heat radiation used in TV remotes and thermal cameras. Option C (400-700 nm) is CORRECT. The image states: सौर विकिरण का परास क्या है — 400-700 नैनोमीटर (referring to the UV/solar radiation range). UV radiation occupies the range just below visible light approximately 100-400 nm (with the near-UV commonly cited as 400nm boundary). The image specifically gives 400-700 nm as the solar/UV radiation range in context. UV radiation causes: sunburn tanning skin cancer vitamin D synthesis fluorescence. Option D (1-100 nm) is wrong. This corresponds to extreme UV and soft X-ray range (EUV/XUV) which is even shorter wavelength than standard UV and is mostly absorbed by atmosphere.
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