Physics GCSE
premature skin ageing
What premature skin ageing means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Ultraviolet waves are absorbed by the skin, leading to premature skin ageing and an increased risk of skin cancer.
Topics that use premature skin ageing
- Properties of electromagnetic waves 2 (AQA GCSE)
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