em waves info Flashcards
1
Q
what does exposure to em radiation cause?
A
heating effects
overexposure can cause:
harmful effects like sunburn or skin cancer
2
Q
ionisation is harmful because?
A
ionisation is harmful to living cells as it results in the destruction of the modification of living tissues
3
Q
ionisation process
A
in which an electron is given enough energy to break away from an atom
