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5.4 Uses and dangers of EM radiation

5.4 Uses and dangers of EM radiation

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X-rays and radio waves are both types of electromagnetic radiation, but they have very different properties and applications.

Compare X-rays with radio waves.

In your answer, you should refer to:

  • the principal uses of both types of radiation
  • the hazards associated with exposing human tissue to each
  • the different ways in which they are produced, referring to electrical circuits or high-speed electron collisions.
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5.4 Uses and dangers of EM radiation Questions

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25 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 5.4 Uses and dangers of EM radiation. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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