P1.5-Feature of Waves-Wave Spectrum

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P1.5-Feature of Waves-Wave Spectrum

Gamma-Ray

Low Wavelenght, High Frequency.

Use-Kills harmeful bacteria in food sterilization.

Danger-High doses can kill cells.Low doses can cause cells to become cancerous.

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P1.5-Feature of Waves-Wave Spectrum

X-Ray

Use-Shadows of what luggage may contain and see what's inside the human body.

Danger-High doses can kill cells.Low doses can cause cells to become cancerous.

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P1.5-Feature of Waves-Wave Spectrum

Ultraviolet

Use-Sun bed,flourescent lamps and sequrity making.

Danger-High doses can kill cells.Lower doses can cause cells to become cancerous.

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P1.5-Feature of Waves-Wave Spectrum

Visible

Use-Seeing endoscopes.

Danger-Blindness.

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P1.5-Feature of Waves-Wave Spectrum

Infared

Use-Remote Controls (TV,VCR).

Danger-Burn.

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P1.5-Feature of Waves-Wave Spectrum

Microwave

Use-Satellite communication,mobile phone networks,RADAR cooking.

Danger-Internal tissue heating.

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P1.5-Feature of Waves-Wave Spectrum

Radio Wave

High wavelenght, Low Frequency.

Use-Communcation/astronomy.

Danger-None.

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P1.5-Feature of Waves-Wave Spectrum

Good Luck.

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