Physics (Combined Science) · GCSE · Edexcel · Edexcel GCSE Combined Science (1SC0) — Physics — Higher · Specification point · 5.21 · Light and the electromagnetic spectrum
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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 |