I have an on-going dispute concerning this question, and am wondering, is it true that the glass windows of a car protect you from the harmful rays of the sun?
2006-08-31 09:06:29 · 8 answers · asked by Becky 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
UV radiation and car window glass
Ordinary car or truck window glass filters out about 97% of the UVB and about 37% of UVA radiation. Laminated windscreens block all UVB and about 80% of UVA. However, people who spend long periods in vehicles in the sun can still get sunburnt. Drivers with side windows down are at particular risk and need to protect themselves with clothing or sunscreen.
2006-08-31 09:13:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can get sunburn through the window of your car. Its happened to me. Goodluck on this dispute!
2006-08-31 09:13:19 · answer #2 · answered by clulesschristian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...
You can get a sunburn through your cars windows...
2006-08-31 09:09:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Glass doesnt protect from uv rays....so it can harm you
2006-08-31 09:12:26 · answer #4 · answered by Shocky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it happens to me all the time, take a 4 hr trip on a sunny day, you'll see.
2006-08-31 09:11:50 · answer #5 · answered by Jimmy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
somewhat, but not enough to avoid getting sunburned
2006-08-31 11:28:55 · answer #6 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can. my aunts friend was in my aunts car driving thru nev/cali and he got a sunburn on his leg even though he was wearing pants (jeans)
2006-08-31 09:13:10 · answer #7 · answered by shaunwhitesfanlexa 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not UV, which does the burning.
2006-08-31 09:11:43 · answer #8 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋