Is the reason you cannot look directly at an arc in arc welding because it creates "blue" or ultraviolet light

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Is the reason you cannot look directly at an arc in arc welding because it creates "blue" or ultraviolet light

2006-09-06 07:05:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science

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it is too bright of a light it is like looking in to the sun only a lot closer The uv will burn your eyes and skin that is why a welder has his skin covered

2006-09-06 07:13:42 · answer #1 · answered by norsmen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes. The uv rays will burn your eyes. I found out the hard way years ago.

2006-09-06 14:18:11 · answer #2 · answered by faversham 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

No it is because the intensity of the light can damage your eyes.

2006-09-06 14:11:32 · answer #3 · answered by Sleeping Troll 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I DON'T KNOW WHY YOU CAN'T I JUST KNOW MY SON DID IT AND HAD TO GO TO EYE DR FOR FLASH BURN.VERY PAINFUL AND DANGEROUS.

2006-09-06 14:10:58 · answer #4 · answered by Raevens'Honey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋