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Electromagnetic Spectrum - Coggle Diagram
Electromagnetic Spectrum
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Microwaves
Used in communications,radar and cooking foods.
Make sure you close the door in the microwave so the microwaves dont cook our human tissue since it is very hot
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Infrared
Used in heaters,TV,night vision,remote controls etc.
Human body can be harmed by too much infrared radiation, which can cause skin burns.
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UV light
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Overexposure will lead to sunburns,blistering,skin cancer & even blindness
For precaution use protective goggles or glasses and skin creams to act as a shield so the uv light bounces off.
Visible Light
Used to see objects in the dark,
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X-Rays
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For Radiographers, they have to stand behind lead screens or wear protective clothing.
Gamma Rays
Used to sterilise equipment and food, radiotherapy and cure cancer
Can cause damage to living cells, causing mutations which lead to cancer
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