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The hazards of electromagnetic radiation
PH17-03
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For: AQA GCSE 8463, Edexcel GCSE 1PH0, OCR GCSE J249
On the specification
| Board | Spec | Statement |
|---|---|---|
| AQA GCSE 8463 | 4.6.2.3a | Properties of electromagnetic waves 2 |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 5.20 | Recall that the potential danger associated with an electromagnetic wave increases with increasing frequency |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 5.21 | Describe the harmful effects on people of excessive exposure to electromagnetic radiation, including: a microwaves: internal heating of body cells b infrared: skin burns c ultraviolet: damage to surface cells and eyes, leading to skin cancer and eye conditions d x-rays and gamma rays: mutation or damage to cells in the body |
| OCR GCSE J249 | P5.2h | Describe how ultraviolet waves, X-rays and gamma rays can have hazardous effects, notably on human bodily tissues |
For teachers
This GCSE Physics lesson teaches the hazards of electromagnetic radiation. It suits Foundation and Higher tier students.