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Choose the statement that best describes why textiles should not be exposed to ultraviolet rays:

A. Ultraviolet rays fade the colors in the fabric.

B. Ultraviolet rays will ignite the threads.

C. Ultraviolet rays fade and weaken the fabric.

D. Ultraviolet rays will weaken the fabric.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
C. Ultraviolet rays fade and weaken the fabric.

Explanation: UV radiation causes photochemical damage that breaks down dye molecules (fading colors) and degrades fiber polymers (loss of strength and brittleness), so it both fades and weakens textiles.