Dangers of High-Energy EM Waves (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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Which types of EM waves are high-energy and potentially dangerous?
Which types of EM waves are high-energy and potentially dangerous?
X-rays and gamma rays
What does ionisation mean in terms of high-energy EM waves?
What does ionisation mean in terms of 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
What can happen to your cells when atoms in your body get ionised?
What can happen to your cells when atoms in your body get ionised?
They can be harmed
What part of your cells can be damaged by high-energy radiation?
What part of your cells can be damaged by high-energy radiation?
DNA
What is cancer?
What is cancer?
Cells growing uncontrollably
What effect does too much radiation have on cancer risk?
What effect does too much radiation have on 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 of these is a symptom of acute radiation sickness?
Which of these is a symptom of acute radiation sickness?
Hair loss
What can high-energy radiation affect in your body?
What can high-energy radiation affect in your body?
Your genes
How can genetic damage from radiation affect future generations?
How can genetic damage from radiation affect future generations?
It can cause health problems in future children
How do doctors keep X-rays safe when used medically?
How do doctors keep X-rays safe when used medically?
They limit the exposure