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Why are parts of the electromagnetic spectrum bad for the human body?
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∙ 12y ago
Little to no benefit unless you count receiving vitamin D from the sun beneficial.
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Also there's that matter of visible light helping you to see stuff so you don't crash into it.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agosome electromagnetic rays (light) have very high energy. In a basic way, like UV-B light, this high energy can heat up particles within your skin and give you a burn.
Even stronger light (UV-A, x-rays, gamma rays, and cosmic rays) actually have the energy to alter atoms. From simply bumping off an electron and ionizing that atom, to causing it to react nuclearly with other atoms to bind. These altering the nucleus and electron field cheanges how those particles work in your cells. This causes cell death and cancer.
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∙ 13y agoUV waves can get you sun burns, which can lead to skin cancer.
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Is the human body transparent to the visible spectrum?
No
Does a dog have an electromagnetic spectrum?
Yes, but in the case of solid objects that possess heat it is more proper to refer to them as black body radiators.
How does the electromagnetic spectrum effect the human body?
As yet there is no scientific evidence that low energy electromagnetic waves affect the human body. There are some studies that show that radio waves do produce a response in the brain but no evidence of negative effects. In the 15 to 20 years that hand phones/cell phones/ mobiles have been used there has been a slight decrease in the overall incidences of brain tumors in Western countries.High energy electromagnetic waves have enough energy to affect human cells at the molecular level. Gamma radiation from nuclear reactions will cause death due to the effect on the cells. X-rays have a cumulative effect and can cause mutations of the genes in the gametes. Ultraviolet light causes sunburn, and has been associated with certain types of cancer.There is one very obvious benefit for the human body. Visible light is also in the electromagnetic spectrum. It is detected by our eyes. Electromagnetic waves allow us to see.
What is a small part of the human body?
The smallest parts of the human body are contained in the cells.
How is the eye related to the electromagnetic spectrum?
Electromagnetic spectrum is the range of wavellengths of different radiations reflected or emitted by objects with temperature above 0 k. Remote sensing technology make use of such radiations of certain wavelength in EM spectrum to distinguish different objects as different object radiates differently.
The thermal spectrum that is produced by your body peaks in which part of the electromagnetic spectrum?
microwave
Is the human body transparent to the visible spectrum?
No
Coloring sheet of human body parts?
a human body sheet
How many parts is the human body divided into?
the human body is divided by 3 parts they are: head,truck and limbs
Does a dog have an electromagnetic spectrum?
Yes, but in the case of solid objects that possess heat it is more proper to refer to them as black body radiators.
What has many parts?
The human body has many parts.
How does the electromagnetic spectrum effect the human body?
As yet there is no scientific evidence that low energy electromagnetic waves affect the human body. There are some studies that show that radio waves do produce a response in the brain but no evidence of negative effects. In the 15 to 20 years that hand phones/cell phones/ mobiles have been used there has been a slight decrease in the overall incidences of brain tumors in Western countries.High energy electromagnetic waves have enough energy to affect human cells at the molecular level. Gamma radiation from nuclear reactions will cause death due to the effect on the cells. X-rays have a cumulative effect and can cause mutations of the genes in the gametes. Ultraviolet light causes sunburn, and has been associated with certain types of cancer.There is one very obvious benefit for the human body. Visible light is also in the electromagnetic spectrum. It is detected by our eyes. Electromagnetic waves allow us to see.
What human body parts starts with a i?
The index finger, intestines and immune system are human body parts. They begin with the letter i.
What form of electromagnetic radiation is emitted by low temperature objects like the human body?
Infrared radiation is invisible to us and emitted by the human body.
What human parts do we have of 15?
body
What parts of the human body do you have?
female
What is a small part of the human body?
The smallest parts of the human body are contained in the cells.
