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OpenStudy (gentorr):

Electromagnetic waves that are harmful to living things are high frequency waves low frequency waves both high frequency and low frequency waves neither high frequency nor low frequency waves

OpenStudy (gentorr):

@Directrix

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@TheSmartOne @TheEdwardsFamily

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@Michele_Laino

OpenStudy (gentorr):

hey can you help me out plz

OpenStudy (gentorr):

is it high frequency

OpenStudy (gentorr):

i found this Starting with the most obviously dangerous, gamma rays are the highest frequency and most energetic form of light. They penetrate the human body and cause radiation poisoning after nuclear events like melt downs. Very harmful.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Correct. Ultraviolet as well, given that they can enter from holes on ozone layer, causing burning and cancerous effects on organisms.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Even x-rays can be harmful if you're exposed to too many of them. Why do you think you wear that lead jacket when getting x-rays X) Basically the higher the frequency, the more harmful the waves become

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