Multiple Choice
Some minerals glow when illuminated with ultraviolet light because
A) ultraviolet photons boost atomic electrons in the mineral to higher energy states.
B) ultraviolet photons have high energy.
C) of selective reflection.
D) of selective transmission.
E) none of the above
Correct Answer:
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