Physics 1b: Radiation And The Universe

Physics 1b: Radiation And The Universe

THE ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM:

GAMMA:USES- Medical Tracers, Sterilise Surgical instruments & Treat Cancer BUT CAN CAUSE CANCER

X-Ray:USES- Scanning Products or Bodies for fractures or items BUT Can Cause Cancer

ULTRAVIOLET (U.V): USES- Tanning & Security Coding BUT Can Cause Cancer

VISIBLE LIGHT: USES- Sight & Communication BUT Can Cause Retina Damage

INFRA RED: USES- Grills, toasters & Communication BUT Can give severe burns

MICROWAVES: USES- Communications BUT Can Damage Cells

RADIO: USES- Communications BUT Can Damage Cells At V.High…