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According to this website, "UVA rays have the longest wavelengths, followed by UVB, and UVC rays which have the shortest wavelengths. While UVA and UVB rays are transmitted through the atmosphere, all UVC and some UVB rays are absorbed by the Earth’s ozone layer. So, most of the UV rays you come in contact with are UVA with a small amount of UVB."

But shorter wavelengths have more energy or penetration/penetration power, so why doesn't more UVC radiation reach the earth?

According to this website, "UVA rays have the longest wavelengths, followed by UVB, and UVC rays which have the shortest wavelengths. While UVA and UVB rays are transmitted through the atmosphere, all UVC and some UVB rays are absorbed by the Earth’s ozone layer. So, most of the UV rays you come in contact with are UVA with a small amount of UVB."

But shorter wavelengths have more energy or penetration power, so why doesn't more UVC radiation reach the earth?

According to this website, "UVA rays have the longest wavelengths, followed by UVB, and UVC rays which have the shortest wavelengths. While UVA and UVB rays are transmitted through the atmosphere, all UVC and some UVB rays are absorbed by the Earth’s ozone layer. So, most of the UV rays you come in contact with are UVA with a small amount of UVB."

But shorter wavelengths have more energy/penetration power, so why doesn't more UVC radiation reach the earth?

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laksheya
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Why does UVC radiation not reach the earth more than UVA radiation?

According to this website, "UVA rays have the longest wavelengths, followed by UVB, and UVC rays which have the shortest wavelengths. While UVA and UVB rays are transmitted through the atmosphere, all UVC and some UVB rays are absorbed by the Earth’s ozone layer. So, most of the UV rays you come in contact with are UVA with a small amount of UVB."

But shorter wavelengths have more energy or penetration power, so why doesn't more UVC radiation reach the earth?