Dangers of High-Energy EM Waves (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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Which types of EM waves are high-energy and can be dangerous?
Which types of EM waves are high-energy and can be dangerous?
X-rays and gamma rays
What does ionisation mean when caused by high-energy EM waves?
What does ionisation mean when caused by high-energy EM waves?
Knocking electrons off atoms
What happens to atoms when they become ionised?
What happens to atoms when they become ionised?
They become charged
Why is ionisation in the body harmful?
Why is ionisation in the body harmful?
It can harm cells and damage DNA
What is cancer?
What is cancer?
Cells growing uncontrollably
How does high-energy radiation affect cancer risk?
How does high-energy radiation affect cancer risk?
Increases chances of getting cancer
What causes acute radiation sickness?
What causes acute radiation sickness?
A large dose of radiation all at once
Which is a symptom of acute radiation sickness?
Which is a symptom of acute radiation sickness?
Hair loss
How severe can acute radiation sickness become?
How severe can acute radiation sickness become?
Life-threatening in severe cases
What can genetic damage from radiation affect?
What can genetic damage from radiation affect?
Future generations
What do doctors use X-rays for in medical practice?
What do doctors use X-rays for in medical practice?
Checking bones and medical issues
How do medical professionals keep X-ray use safe?
How do medical professionals keep X-ray use safe?
Limit exposure and use shields