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LESSON 3 · Light, Sound & the Invisible Spectrum

PAUSE TO THINK

Why can't you get a sunburn through a window?

Glass blocks UV-B

Standard glass absorbs UV-B while letting visible light pass. However, UV-A still penetrates glass, which is why truck drivers sometimes develop more skin aging on the window side. Windshields have extra UV-A protection.

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