Question

Hayley is at the beach. She applies sunscreen to her skin to protect it from which energy from the Sun? A) visible light B) infrared radiation C) ultraviolet radiation D) thermal energy

Answer 1

c) ultra violet radiation

Answer 2

Answer:

(C). ultraviolet radiation

Explanation:

Sunscreen or sunblock lotion includes topical products (in form of lotion, spray, or gel) that helps to protect against some of UV (ultraviolet) radiation of sun.

The UV radiation acts as a physical mutagen that can cause mutations in skin cells, which leads development of skin cancer and other skin related problems. So, people are advised to use sunscreen to get protection from UV radiation.

Thus, the correct answer is option (C).