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What is the main risk associated with certain frequencies of microwaves?
What is the main risk associated with certain frequencies of microwaves?
- Risk of internal heating due to water absorption (correct)
- Causing mutations in cells
- Ionizing atoms in the body
- Damage to skin cells
Why are microwaves used in everyday circumstances considered safe for humans?
Why are microwaves used in everyday circumstances considered safe for humans?
- They are known to cause mutations in cells
- They do not have any effect on human cells
- They emit very small amounts of energy (correct)
- They contain harmful levels of energy
How do microwave ovens prevent the large amounts of energy they emit from escaping?
How do microwave ovens prevent the large amounts of energy they emit from escaping?
- By absorbing the energy into the food being cooked
- By using metal walls and a metal grid in the glass door (correct)
- By releasing excess energy into the atmosphere
- By converting the energy into harmless waves
Which statement best describes the dangers associated with electromagnetic waves?
Which statement best describes the dangers associated with electromagnetic waves?
What is the main reason for the risk of internal heating from microwaves?
What is the main reason for the risk of internal heating from microwaves?
What happens to the energy of electromagnetic waves as their frequency increases?
What happens to the energy of electromagnetic waves as their frequency increases?
Which type of radiation becomes more dangerous as the wavelength gets shorter?
Which type of radiation becomes more dangerous as the wavelength gets shorter?
What effect can gamma rays have on human cells?
What effect can gamma rays have on human cells?
Which statement is true regarding the risks associated with microwaves?
Which statement is true regarding the risks associated with microwaves?
How do ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays affect human body tissue?
How do ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays affect human body tissue?
Which electromagnetic waves have no known harmful effects according to the text?
Which electromagnetic waves have no known harmful effects according to the text?
What is a characteristic of ultraviolet light?
What is a characteristic of ultraviolet light?
How do good quality sunglasses protect the eyes from ultraviolet light?
How do good quality sunglasses protect the eyes from ultraviolet light?
Which type of electromagnetic waves can penetrate the body and cause internal damage?
Which type of electromagnetic waves can penetrate the body and cause internal damage?
What is a risk associated with exposure to X-rays and gamma rays?
What is a risk associated with exposure to X-rays and gamma rays?
How are medical professionals protected from unnecessary exposure to X-rays?
How are medical professionals protected from unnecessary exposure to X-rays?
What are some precautions taken by individuals working with gamma rays?
What are some precautions taken by individuals working with gamma rays?
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