Dangers and uses (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards
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Energy carried by higher frequency EM waves
Energy carried by higher frequency EM waves
More energy
Danger level of higher frequency EM waves
Danger level of higher frequency EM waves
More harmful/dangerous
What gamma/X-rays damage in cells
What gamma/X-rays damage in cells
DNA
Effect of DNA damage from gamma/X-rays
Effect of DNA damage from gamma/X-rays
Mutations that lead to cancer
Damage caused by UV light
Damage caused by UV light
Sunburn and skin cancer
Type of energy carried by infrared
Type of energy carried by infrared
Heat energy
What microwaves heat in the body
What microwaves heat in the body
Water molecules
EM wave with least energy
EM wave with least energy
Radio waves
Safety of radio waves for humans
Safety of radio waves for humans
Generally safe
Use of gamma rays (medical/food)
Use of gamma rays (medical/food)
Sterilise medical equipment and food
Medical use of X-rays
Medical use of X-rays
Take pictures inside body
Use of UV light for water
Use of UV light for water
Sterilise water
Use of infrared at home
Use of infrared at home
Cooking food (grills and toasters)
Units for radiation dose
Units for radiation dose
Sieverts (Sv) or millisieverts (mSv)
Dangerous radiation dose level
Dangerous radiation dose level
7 Sv (could cause death)