Physics Wikia UK
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Ultra violet is a form of Electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength of about 10^-8 metres and a frequency of about 10^16 hertz, a source of ultra violet radiation is the sun and there are 3 types of ultra violet radiation which include UVA that causes ageing to skin,UVB which causes tanning of skin and UVC can cause Cancer. It is also used to security check bank notes.

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