Dangers Of Electromagnetic Waves Flashcards
1
Q
Microwaves
A
Should human body tissue internally
2
Q
Infra red
A
Causes nasty skin Burns
3
Q
Ultraviolet
A
Damages surface cells and causes blindness
Also carries enough energy to knock electrons of atoms which can cause cell mutations or destruction
4
Q
Gamma
A
Gamma rays ionising lots of energy causes cell mutation or destruction leading to tissue damage and cancer