Electromagnetic spectrum — Describe

Question
Question

What are the harmful effects on people of excessive exposure to different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum?

Answer

(a) Microwaves: cause internal heating of body tissue/cells. (b) Infrared: causes skin burns. (c) Ultraviolet: damages surface skin cells and eyes, which can lead to skin cancer and eye conditions. (d) X-rays and gamma rays: being ionising, can cause mutation or damage to cells within the body.

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