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State two properties of ultraviolet radiation which differ from visible light.
What are the two properties of ultraviolet radiation that are different from that of visible light?
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Solution
- Ultra-violet radiations are of wavelengths shorter than that of visible light.
- Ultraviolet radiation is more chemically active than visible light.
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