Is the observation that UV-B radiation is a more important cause of sunburn in humans than UV-A radiation consistent with the answer to part (c)?

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Step 1: Understand the difference between UV-A and UV-B radiation. UV-A has a longer wavelength (320-400 nm) and is less energetic, while UV-B has a shorter wavelength (290-320 nm) and is more energetic.

Step 2: Recall that the energy of electromagnetic radiation is inversely proportional to its wavelength. This means that UV-B, with its shorter wavelength, has higher energy compared to UV-A.

Step 3: Consider the biological effects of UV radiation. Higher energy radiation, like UV-B, can cause more damage to biological tissues, leading to sunburn.

Step 4: Review the answer to part (c) to see if it discusses the energy or biological impact of UV-A and UV-B radiation, which would help determine if the observation is consistent.

Step 5: Compare the information from part (c) with the known effects of UV-A and UV-B to assess if the observation about UV-B being a more important cause of sunburn aligns with the explanation provided.

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