Physics (Combined Science) · IGCSE · Edexcel · Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Science (Double Award) — Physics (Modular) — 4XSD1 · Specification point · 5.13 · Waves · The electromagnetic spectrum
Read Notes
Read clear notes for this topic.
Practice Questions
Coming soon
Exam Questions
Coming soon
Flashcards
Flip through flashcards to lock it in.
Lesson
Coming soon
Ask Sage
Get help from Sage on this topic.
| Learners should: |
|---|
5.13 explain the detrimental effects of excessive exposure of the human body to electromagnetic waves, including: • microwaves: internal heating of body tissue • infrared: skin burns • ultraviolet: damage to surface cells and blindness • gamma rays: cancer, mutation and describe simple protective measures against the risks |