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Subject: How Can I Test Sunglasses for Their Effectiveness in Blocking UVA and UVB

Date: Fri Sep 17 19:38:45 2004
Posted by Joey L.
Grade level: 7-9 School: St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School
City: Woodbridge State/Province: Va Country: USA
Area of science: Physics
ID: 1095467925.Ph
Message:

I am thinking about testing various types and price levels of sunglasses as to 
their effectiveness in blocking UVA and UVB radiation, as compared to the 
claims they make, and considering their cost to see what the best deal is. Is 
there a relatively simple way of determining how much of the UV rays get 
through or are blocked without sophisticated and/or costly equipment? This 
would be for my middle school science fair project.


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