Electromagnetic Radiation Dangers

Name

100

Used in hospitals to look at bones

X-Rays

200

In between visible light and radio waves on the electromagnetic spectrum

microwaves

300

Wavelength of 100 pm

Gamma Rays

400

Radiation with frequency of 7.5x10¹⁴ to 3x10¹⁶ Hz

UV Radiation

Causes

100

Most sensitive parts of the body to microwaves

Eyes and testes

200

UV radiation effect on eyes

Causes the cornea to become inflamed or burned

300

The more dangerous type of infrared radiation

Near Infrared Radiation

400

Effects of gamma rays

cell mutation and cancer

Prevention

100

One measure to prevent effects of X-Rays and Gamma Rays

• Keeping the time of exposure to a minimum

• Maintaining distance from the source

• Protective clothing

200

Why we should protect against near infrared radiation

prevent skin burns

300

How sun cream protects against UV radiation

It both blocks and absorbs the UV radiation before it penetrates the skin. 

400

2 safety feature of microwave doors and explain why

Interlock switch to cut off the power when door opens, A metal grill in the glass door with small holes to prevent the microwaves from escaping