TOPIC 5EM SPECTRUM Flashcards

(14 cards)

1
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What are the uses of radio waves?

A

Bluetooth, TV, radio communication

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What are the uses of microwaves?

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Cooking, satellite communication

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What are the uses of infrared?

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Thermal imaging, heaters, security cameras, optical fibres
THOS

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What are the uses of visible light?

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Seeing, photography, illumination

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5
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What are the uses of ultraviolet?

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Detecting forged bank notes, security marking, tanning

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What are the uses of X-rays?

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Medical imaging, airport security

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What are the uses of gamma rays?

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Sterilising food, medical equipment, cancer treatment

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8
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“What are the dangers of radiowaves?”

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”No danger”

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9
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What are the dangers of microwaves?

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Heats body cells

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10
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What are the dangers of infrared?

A

Skin burns

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What are the dangers of visible light?

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Eye damage, blindness

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What are the dangers of X-rays?

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Ionisation, mutations, cancer

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13
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What are the dangers of ultraviolet?

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Skin cancer, eye damage, cataracts

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What are the dangers of gamma rays?

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Severe cell damage, mutations, cancer

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