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Why does exposure to UV radiation cause tanning of the skin?

**Greenhouse effect** IR absorbed by CO₂, H₂O, CH₄, warming Earth, excessive greenhouse due to fossil fuel burning raises temperature, EM waves role: Sun visible reaches surface, Earth emits IR trapped, altering energy balance, safety concern for climate change. The document explains that exposure to UV radiation induces the production of more melanin, which causes tanning of the skin. Using c = fλ, E₀/B₀ = c, I_d = ε₀ dΦ_E/dt, and spectrum classification λ = c/f, evaluation yields It induces production of melanin, illustrating EM wave transverse nature and Maxwell's displacement current conce

Ref: NCERT > Physics Book > Electromagnetic Waves > Environmental Effects - Ozone, Greenhouse and Safety

Why are UV rays harmful in large quantities?

**Ozone layer depletion** environmental concern related to increased UV-B reaching surface, causing skin cancer, cataracts, damage to crops and marine life, due to CFCs releasing Cl that catalytically destroys O₃, O₃ absorbs UV 200-320 nm, depletion increases UV transmission. The document mentions that UV rays in large quantities have harmful effects on humans, such as damaging skin cells and inducing excessive melanin production. Using c = fλ, E₀/B₀ = c, I_d = ε₀ dΦ_E/dt, and spectrum classification λ = c/f, evaluation yields They have harmful effects on humans, illustrating EM wave transvers

Ref: NCERT > Physics Book > Electromagnetic Waves > Environmental Effects - Ozone, Greenhouse and Safety