Could someone please tell me if I should use affect or effect in my question...
What affect/effect does exposure to a UV light have on the degradation of a chemical?
Thanks!!
Affect vs. Effect in Science Problem
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Re: Affect vs. Effect in Science Problem
Effect.
X has an effect on Y -- effect is a noun here
X affects Y -- affect is a verb here
X has an effect on Y -- effect is a noun here
X affects Y -- affect is a verb here
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