Discuss the negative effects of excessive exposure to electromagnetic radiation on humans, including: (a) microwaves causing internal heating, (b) infrared leading to skin burns, (c) ultraviolet resulting in skin and eye damage, and (d) X-rays and gamma rays causing cell mutations or damage.

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Discuss the negative effects of excessive exposure to electromagnetic radiation on humans, including: (a) microwaves causing internal heating, (b) infrared leading to skin burns, (c) ultraviolet resulting in skin and eye damage, and (d) X-rays and gamma rays causing cell mutations or damage

• This point belongs to Electromagnetic spectrum, especially Electromagnetic spectrum outcomes.
• You need to be able to discuss the negative effects of excessive exposure to electromagnetic radiation on humans, including: (a) microwaves causing internal heating, (b) infrared leading to skin burns, (c) ultraviolet resulting in skin and eye damage, and (d) X-rays and gamma rays causing cell mutations or damage.
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