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P1 Topic 2 Edexcel
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- 1Ritter and Herschel investigated electromagnetic waves, which did each discover?Ritter - UV (ultraviolet)
Herschel - IR (infrared) - 2Write the electromagnetic spectrum in order from low frequency to high frequency.Radiowaves,
microwaves,
Infrared,
visible light,
Ultraviolet,
X-rays,
Gamma rays - 3Which part of the EM spectrum has the smallest wavelength?Gamma
- 4Which part of the EM spectrum poses the most danger to humans?Gamma
- 5Give one way microwaves damage the body.Internal heating of body cells
- 6Give two ways UV damages the body. What do these lead to?Damage to surface cells and eyes, leading to skin cancer and eye conditions.
- 7Give a use of RadiowavesBroadcasting, communication and satellite transmissions
- 8Give a use of microwavesCooking, communications and satellite transmissions
- 9Give a use of Infrared radiationCooking, thermal imaging short range communication, optical fibres, television remote controls, security systems
- 10Give a use of visible lightVision, photography, illumination
- 11Give a use of ultraviolet radiationSecurity marking, fluorescent lamps, detecting forged bank notes, disinfecting water
- 12Give a use of x-raysObserving internal structure of objects, airport security scanners, medical x-rays
- 13Give a use of Gamma raysSterilising food and medical equipment, detection of cancer, treatment of cancer
- 14What does ionising radiation do? Name the three typesRemoves electrons from atoms.
Alpha, beta, gamma
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