oscillations in an electrical circuit? (higher)...how can radio waves create an alternating current...
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Edexcel GCSE PhysicsTopic 5.19P-5.24 - Uses and Dangers of
EM WavesFlashcards
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What type of waves can be produced by oscillations in an electrical circuit?
(Higher)
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What type of waves can be produced by oscillations in an electrical circuit? (Higher)
Radio waves.
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How can radio waves create an alternating current in a circuit? (Higher)
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How can radio waves create an alternating current in a circuit? (Higher)
When radio waves are absorbed, they can induce oscillations in a circuit with
the same frequency as the waves themselves.
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Where do gamma rays originate from?
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Where do gamma rays originate from?
They originate from changes in the nuclei of atoms.
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What health effects can ultraviolet waves cause?
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What health effects can ultraviolet waves cause?
● They can cause the skin to age prematurely
● The can increase the risk of developing skin cancer
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What health effects can X-rays and Gamma rays cause?
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What health effects can X-rays and Gamma rays cause?
● They are ionising radiation so can cause mutations in genes
● They can lead to increased risk of developing various cancers
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What health effects can infrared rays cause?
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What health effects can infrared rays cause?
Infrared waves can cause burns to skin/tissue.
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How does electromagnetic radiation affect electron arrangement in atoms?
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How does electromagnetic radiation affect electron arrangement in atoms?
Absorption or emission of electromagnetic radiation can cause
electron arrangement to change. (It can remove electrons from the atom or move
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How do atoms become ions?
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How do atoms become ions?
By losing an outer electron.
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What are the effects of body cells absorbing radiation?
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What are the effects of body cells absorbing radiation?
Large amounts can damage cells. Smaller amounts cause mutation,
causing cells to divide rapidly, which can lead to cancer.
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State and explain a use of radio waves
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State a use of radio waves
Communications, because radio waves are long wavelength and can travel long
distances without losing quality.
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State and explain a use of microwaves
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State and explain a use of microwaves
Cooking, as microwaves are absorbed by and heat fat/water in foods.
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State and explain uses of infrared radiation
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State and explain uses of infrared radiation
Cooking food (as it transfers thermal energy) infrared cameras, short range
communication.
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State and explain uses of visible radiation
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State and explain uses of infrared radiation
Illuminating (i.e. seeing) and fibre optics, as they reflect best in glass (other waves
have wavelengths that are too long/short).
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State and explain uses of UV radiation
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State and explain uses of UV radiation
Sterilisation, as it kills bacteria, energy efficient lamps, as it radiates low heat but high energy, and sun tanning etc.
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State and explain uses of X rays
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State and explain uses of X rays
Medical imaging and treatment, because they are very high energy and can easily
penetrate body tissues.
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State and explain uses of gamma rays
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State and explain uses of gamma rays
Gamma rays are used in medical treatments, such as radiotherapy in the
treatment of cancer.
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Which waves of the EM spectrum are regarded as most dangerous?
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Which waves of the EM spectrum are regarded as most dangerous and why?
Gamma and X rays, as they have the highest energy.
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