Dangers of High-Energy EM Waves (AQA GCSE Physics): Flashcards
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Examples of high-energy EM waves
Examples of high-energy EM waves
X-rays and gamma rays
What ionisation means
What ionisation means
High-energy waves knock electrons off atoms
What happens to atoms after ionisation
What happens to atoms after ionisation
They become charged (ionised)
How ionisation affects body cells
How ionisation affects body cells
Harms cells and can damage DNA
What ionisation can damage in cells
What ionisation can damage in cells
DNA (the code that makes up genes)
What cancer is
What cancer is
Cells growing uncontrollably
Effect of too much radiation on cancer risk
Effect of too much radiation on cancer risk
Increases the chances of getting cancer
What causes acute radiation sickness
What causes acute radiation sickness
Large dose of radiation all at once
Severity of acute radiation sickness
Severity of acute radiation sickness
Can be life-threatening
What can high-energy radiation damage genetically
What can high-energy radiation damage genetically
Genes (body's instructions for growth and health)
Effect of genetic damage on future generations
Effect of genetic damage on future generations
Birth defects or other health issues
How doctors keep X-rays safe
How doctors keep X-rays safe
Limit the exposure