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Published on Mar 17, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

MICROWAVES

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What is a microwave

Define microwave radiation: Relating to or being electromagnetic radiation between radio waves and infrared waves in the electromagnetic spectrum, having frequencies between 300 megahertz and 300 gigahertz and wavelengths between 1 meter and 1 millimeter.

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Comparison

Microwaves have a low frequency, it's between radio waves and infrared .
Microwaves have the second highest wave length after radio waves.

HEALTH RISK

  • Increased risk of cancer
  • Cause problems without the immune system
  • Linked to leukemia

COMMON SOURCE OF EXPOSUER

  • Heating up food
  • Science projects
  • Cellphone antennas
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PROTECTION AGANIST MICROWAVES

  • Smart meters
  • Aluminum foil

HOW IT HEATS FOOD

  • They use gamma rays and water molecules to heat and cook food

By: Dalton Spooner, Logan Adkins, Hollie Duncan

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