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Uses and hazards of electromagnetic waves
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40 AQA GCSE Physics questions on Uses and hazards of electromagnetic waves, each with instant feedback and a full examiner-style mark scheme.

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which electromagnetic waves are ionising?

  1. Visible light only
  2. All electromagnetic waves
  3. Radio waves, microwaves and infrared
  4. Ultraviolet, X-rays and gamma rays
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✓ Answer: DUltraviolet, X-rays and gamma rays
These are the highest-frequency waves and carry the most energy.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

What can ionising radiation damage inside the body?

  1. Only the skin's outer layer
  2. Only bone
  3. Nothing at all
  4. Cells and their DNA
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✓ Answer: DCells and their DNA
Damage to DNA is what can lead to mutations and cancer.
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