Electromagnetic spectrum Complete the table below by matching the types of radiation with its effect on living tissue and its use. Type of radiation Effects on living Used for… tissue Gamma High doses can kill Treating tumours living cells. Sterilising hospital Lower doses can cause equipment. cancer in cells X-Ray UV Fluorescent tubes Security marking Visible Infrared Microwave Heating of water in Satellite tissues can cause communication. burning Cooking Radio a series of cards EM Word loop – Q. What kind of rays are used to show broken bones? A. Use lots of sun-block
Electromagnetic spectrum Complete the table below by matching the types of radiation with its effect on living tissue and its use. Type of radiation Effects on living tissue Used for… Gamma High doses can kill living cells. Lower doses can cause cancer in cells Treating tumours Sterilising hospital equipment. X-Ray UV Fluorescent tubes Security marking Visible Infrared Microwave Heating of water in tissues can cause burning Satellite communication. Cooking Radio EM Word loop – a series of cards A. Use lots of sun-block Q. What kind of rays are used to show broken bones?
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