It is dangerous to observe solar eclipse with naked eyes because – (1) Infrared radiations from sun burn our retina (2) Ultraviolet radiations from Sun burn our retina (3) All radiations from sun initiate chemical reactions in eyes (4) Cosmic rays reach eyes more during the eclipse

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(2) Ultraviolet radiations from Sun burn our retina Explanation: The solar radiation that reaches the surface of Earth ranges from ultraviolet (UV) radiation at wavelengths longer than 290 nm to radio waves in the meter range. The tissues in the eye transmit a substantial part of the radiation between 380 and 1400 nm to the light-sensitive retina at the back of the eye. The concern over improper viewing of the Sun during an eclipse is for the development of "eclipse blindness" or retinal burns.

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