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What is UV light and how does it affect us?

CYSF · 2025

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Overview

We will do an experiment that shows us how UV light affects us without sunscreen and with sunscreen

Hypothesis

We hypothesize that the card with sunscreen will not change color and the card without sunscreen will change color. Surveen can relate to this, as when she had gone to Los Angeles, she had gotten really tan.

Variables

Manipulated Variable: Application of sunscreen

Constant Variable: UV light, time of shining, UV light card,

distance from where light is put on the card.

Responding Variable: Color of the card

Procedure

Step 1: Take two UV detector cards and place them on the table.

Step 2: Put sunscreen on one card.

Step 3: Shine the UV flashlight on both cards.

Step 4: Compare both cards and find the difference.

Observations

With sunscreen

Trial | Colour: White

Trial #1 | White colour

Trial #2 | A little bit purple

Trial #3 | White colour

without susncreen

Trial | Colour: Purple

Trial #1 | Purple colour

Trial #2 | Purple colour

Trial #3 | Purple colour

Conclusion

In conclusion this project we explored the effects of ultraviolet (UV) light on us. Our experiments showed that UV light can cause sunburn, skin aging and other skin conditions.

Overall, this project helped us understand the importance of UV light in our daily lives and the need to protect ourselves from its harmful effects.

We should always use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when spending time outdoors to minimize the risks associated with UV exposure.

Sources Of Error

• Putting less sunscreen on the card.

• Shining the UV flashlight for too long.

• Shining the UV too close to the card.

• Not getting the right cards the first time.

Acknowledgement

We would like to acknowledge…

• Mrs. Sharma

• Diyas parents

• Surveens parents

• And a very big thank you to the judges for your patience.

Awards (1)

  • HONOURABLE MENTION

Competition history

  • CYSF 2025 Category not listed

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