Dangers of High-Energy EM Waves (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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Which types of EM waves are high-energy and dangerous?
Which types of EM waves are high-energy and 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 are ionised?
What happens to atoms when they are ionised?
They become charged
What can ionisation do to your body?
What can ionisation do to your body?
Harm cells and cause DNA problems
What is cancer?
What is cancer?
Cells growing uncontrollably
What does too much high-energy radiation do to cancer risk?
What does too much high-energy radiation do to cancer risk?
Increases chances of getting cancer
What causes acute radiation sickness?
What causes acute radiation sickness?
Large dose of radiation all at once
What are symptoms of acute radiation sickness?
What are symptoms of acute radiation sickness?
Vomiting, diarrhoea, and hair loss
How can genetic damage from radiation affect future generations?
How can genetic damage from radiation affect future generations?
Birth defects or other issues
What do doctors use X-rays for?
What do doctors use X-rays for?
Checking bones and medical issues
How do doctors keep X-ray use safe?
How do doctors keep X-ray use safe?
Limit exposure and use shields