Electromagnetic Spectrum

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  • Created by: Nowshin
  • Created on: 31-05-13 12:40

Radiowaves

Uses
*broadcasting
*communications
*satellite transmissions

Dangers
* there's no known danger

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Microwaves

Uses:
*cooking
*communications
*satelite transmissions

Danger
*heats internal body cells

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Infrared Radiation

Uses
*cooking
*thermal imaging
*optical fibres
*remote controls

Danger
*skin burns

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visible light

Uses
*photography
*vision
*illumination

Danger
*no known danger

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Ultraviolet

Uses:
*security marking
*fluroscent lamps
*disinfecting water
*detecting forged bank notes

Danger:
*skin cancer
*eye problems

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X-rays

Uses:
*medical scans
*airport security

Danger:

*mutation
*damage to cells
*can cause cancer

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Gamma rays

Uses
* sterilising food/medical equipment
*detection of cancer
*killing cancerous cells

Danger
*mutation
*kills/damages cells

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