Electromagnetic Spectrum: Dangers and uses 0.0 / 5 ? PhysicsElectromagnetic SpectrumGCSEEdexcel Created by: JessB46Created on: 27-01-17 11:27 What are the dangers of X-rays and Gamma rays? Cause mutations to the DNA of body cells which can kill the cell or cause cancer 1 of 13 What are the uses of X-rays? To look inside objects (including people and luggage in airport security) 2 of 13 What are the uses of Gamma rays? To sterilise food and medical equipment, to detect/treat cancer 3 of 13 What are the dangers of Ultraviolet radiation? Damage skin cells causing sunburn, large amounts of exposure can cause skin cancer and damage to eyes 4 of 13 What are the uses of Ultraviolet radiation? Detect security marks in 'invisible' pen, detect forged banknotes and to disinfect water 5 of 13 What are the uses of visible light Allows us to see, photography 6 of 13 What are the dangers of visible light? There are none 7 of 13 What are the dangers of Infrared radiation? Skin burns 8 of 13 What are the uses of Infrared radiation? Cooking, thermal images, remote controls, burglar alarms 9 of 13 What are the dangers of microwaves? They heat water therefore they can heat internal water which can kill cells 10 of 13 What are the uses of microwaves? cooking, mobilephones 11 of 13 What are the dangers of radiowaves? There are none 12 of 13 What are the uses of radiowaves? Broadcasting and communication 13 of 13
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