Physics GCSE
hazardous effects
What hazardous effects means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of hazardous effects
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Reference: AQA
Ultraviolet waves, X-rays and gamma rays carry enough energy to have hazardous effects on human body tissue.
Topics that use hazardous effects
- Properties of electromagnetic waves 2 (AQA GCSE)
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