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Electromagnetic Radiation (Infrared waves (Dangers (Lens, retina and…
Electromagnetic Radiation
Infrared waves
Uses
Night vision
Missile guiding
Dangers
Lens, retina and cornea damage
Skin burns
Heats up living tissue
Sources
Fire
Thermal objects
Gamma-rays
Uses
Treat cancer
Can treat organs
Dangers
Cause cancer if not used probperly
Can cause genetic damage
Sources
Radioactive decay of atomic nuclei
X-rays
Uses
X-ray vision
Check for broken bones, cancer and pneumonia in body
Dangers
Could kill healthy cells
Cause cancer
Sources
X-ray generator
Visible light waves
Uses
Heat up areas
Light up dark places to be able to see
Can be used as a signal
Dangers
Damage/blind the human eye
Overheat areas (burn)
Sources
Sun
Lightbulbs
All computer/tv screens
Ultraviolet rays
Uses
Detect forged bank notes
Sterilise medical equipment
Dangers
Sunburnt/damage to skin leading to skin cancer
Can damage retina in the eye
Sources
Sun
Fluorescent lamps
Radio waves
Uses
Wifi (mobile phones, computer etc.)
Short and long distance communication
Dangers
Can cause cancer, leukaemia and other diorders
Sources
Antenna on a radio transmitter
Microwaves
Uses
Emit heat
Communication (mobile phone etc.)
Navigation systems (radar)
Dangers
Heats up moles, can cause damage to skin
Sources
Magnetrons