I have posted this question earlier and have about 8 responses that are evenly split. I would like to know if a human can be sunburned through ordinary glass. Please let me know why.
2007-01-23 16:32:16 · 11 answers · asked by kyle w 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Kevin, you are correct. I just did some searches and found the answer. Sorry for not just doing more research myself. What I found is that glass shields or prohibits UV-B rays which are responsible for "burning". So in a way the answer is NO! Glass however does not shield UV-A rays which are responsible for "aging". If you don't believe me read these links:
http://amos.indiana.edu/library/scripts/sunburn.html
http://www.physlink.com/Education/AskExperts/ae603.cfm
There are a ton more links but I will stop at these.
2007-01-23 16:47:03 · update #1
Yes. I sure have been sunburnt sitting in a car. Why? Because glass does not stop ultraviolet radiation.
2007-01-23 16:34:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, though not as quickly as if you were not shielded by the glass. My students tested this idea with some of those UV detection beads that change color in UV light. The beads DID change color inside a closed car window.
2007-01-23 16:35:20 · answer #2 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,because glass window or car window is a soda glass.Its composed of silicon dioxide,sodium oxide and calcium oxide. They were tranparent.They were unlike borosilicate glass(cooking utensils and laboratory equipment) ,that is not allow uv rays to pass through.Uv is responsible to increase melanine pigment in our skin. When this pigment increased,we called it as a sunburn effect.Ok?
2007-01-23 16:55:15 · answer #3 · answered by mr avicenna 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I would say it can since my left arm got a little tanned but not burned on a long road trip once because of where I was resting it on the car door. Windows were up. They were not tinted. If they were it probably would have helped
2016-05-24 03:16:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
definately. I dont know the scientific reason but I know from experiece. When i was a kid we used to go on long car rides and always the side that was near the window would tan but not really burn. The car window isnt protecting you from the sun I wouldnt think. Also if you did sit long enough Im sure it could be possible
2007-01-23 16:36:02 · answer #5 · answered by felixnstacey@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Though a car window stops alpha particle radiation (a piece of paper would) it does not stop harmful Beta particle radiation. You would need a very thick metal or stone wall to stop Beta Radiation. Something as thin as a window wouldn't pose a problem for it to penetrate.
2007-01-23 16:36:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes UV penetrates glass but at a reduced rate
2007-01-23 16:35:17 · answer #7 · answered by Dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, unless there are uv tinted. if they are just regular windows, you will get burned faster because the windows will magnify the sun.
2007-01-23 16:36:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you definitely can. I've seen it happen.
2007-01-23 16:34:37 · answer #9 · answered by Yuka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For sure. Be careful.
2007-01-27 14:20:32 · answer #10 · answered by robert m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋