The Table shows some types of electromagnetic radiation and one use of each type.
Table
| Type of electromagnetic radiation | Use |
|---|---|
| radio waves | |
| cooking food in a microwave oven | |
| x-rays | looking for broken bones |
| ultraviolet | |
| sterilising medical equipment |
Complete the Table.
Give the type of electromagnetic radiation in the Table that has the highest frequency.
State how the potential danger of an electromagnetic wave changes as its frequency increases.
104 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 5.4 Uses and dangers of EM radiation, covering 5.4.1 Dangers of electromagnetic radiation, 5.4.2 Uses of electromagnetic radiation, 5.4.3 Radio waves and oscillations in circuits, and 5.4.4 Changes in atoms and nuclei generating radiation. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.