What are some advantages and disadvantages of the use of electromagnetic radiation?

Answer 1

Electromagnetic radiation is everywhere. Visible Light is electromagnetic radiation, Microwaves in an oven can heat your food. Radio waves can be used as communication, such as your phone, radio, television, wifi, Bluetooth. X-rays help us see inside of the body, or objects. Those are some helpful uses. Too much exposure to some types of EM radiation can harm people, animals, and inanimate objects - from paint fading on your house or car, to too much Ultraviolet causing sunburns or worse. Those are a couple of examples.

Answer 2

Advantages of electromagnetic radiation include its versatility in different applications like communication, medical imaging, and heating. However, a disadvantage is that overexposure to certain types, like ionizing radiation, can pose health risks such as DNA damage and cancer.