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Gamma Rays |
Medical imaging & therapy Sterilisation Food preservation |
Extremely penetrating and damaging to living tissues and cells |
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X-rays |
Medical and industrial imagery High-energy waves treat cancer Security- detect weapons at airports |
Highly ionising and can damage body cells Lead can protect people |
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Ultravioket |
Forensic photography Air purification Disinfection Medical therapy Detect fake bank notes |
Skin burns Skin cancer Cataract formations in the eye |
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Visible light |
To see Fibre optic cables |
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Infra-red |
TV controls Security purposes Intruder alarms Detecting body heat |
Serious skin burns if high intensity sources |
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Microwaves |
Satellite communications Transmitting signal between phones Heating up water to cook food |
Humans are made up of mostly water so can be dangerous |
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Radio waves |
Radio and TV communications |
Hugh intensities can cause internal heating of living tissues with potential harmful effects |
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EM waves |
Travel at the same speeds in a vacuum |
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