Paper 2 Waves

Question 1

UV X-Rays & GAMMA RAYS have have what effect on a human body?

Answer 1

UV - X-Rays & Gamma Rays have a HAZARDOUS effect on the human body

Question 2

The effects of radiation depends on:

Answer 2

The effects of radiation depends on:

• The type of radiation
• The dose of radiation

Question 3

What measure is used to measure radition?

Answer 3

Radiation is measure in sieverts

Question 4

Ultra Violet causes:

Answer 4

UV causes:

• skin to age prematurely
• increases risk of skin cancer

Question 5

What can X-rays & gamma rays cause?

Answer 5

X-rays and gamma rays can cause

the MUTATION of genes and cancer

Question 6

Radio Waves - used for?

Answer 6

TV - Radio

Question 7

Microwaves?

Answer 7

Satellite communications & cooking food

Question 8

Infrared waves

Answer 8

electrical heaters, infrared cameras

Question 9

Visible Light

Answer 9

Fibre optic communications

Question 10

UV light

Answer 10

Energy efficient lamps, sun tanning

Question 11

X-ray & Gamma rays

Answer 11

Medical imaging & treatment