Electromagnetic danger

Teacher recommended

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Microwave
can heat up water in cells causing damage
1 of 5
UV
cause changes in skin cells that can lead to cancer
2 of 5
gamma
cause mutations in DNA that can kill or cause cancer
3 of 5
infrared
transfers heat to cells that can cause burning
4 of 5
Why are microwaves less harmful than ultraviolet radiation
transfer less energy, have lower frequencies
5 of 5

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Card 2

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UV

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cause changes in skin cells that can lead to cancer

Card 3

Front

gamma

Back

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Card 4

Front

infrared

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Why are microwaves less harmful than ultraviolet radiation

Back

Preview of the front of card 5

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Multi choice questions at foundation level. Can also be used as flash cards to aid revision

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