Dangers of High-Energy EM Waves (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): 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?
What does ionisation mean?
Atoms become charged
What do high-energy EM waves do to atoms during ionisation?
What do high-energy EM waves do to atoms during ionisation?
Knock electrons off atoms
What can ionisation damage in your body?
What can ionisation damage in your body?
Cells and DNA
What might happen if cells get damaged from high-energy waves?
What might happen if cells get damaged from high-energy waves?
It might lead to cancer
What is cancer?
What is cancer?
Cells growing uncontrollably
What causes acute radiation sickness?
What causes acute radiation sickness?
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
How can genetic damage from radiation affect future generations?
How can genetic damage from radiation affect future generations?
Birth defects or health problems
How do doctors keep X-rays safe when checking bones?
How do doctors keep X-rays safe when checking bones?
Limit the exposure
What helps protect from too much radiation in medical use?
What helps protect from too much radiation in medical use?
Special shields and techniques