Intermediate 1 Physics

Radiations

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What is the other name for infrared radiation?______________ (1)

2.

Infrared radiation is used in medicine to make pictures of the human body known as thermograms. a) Where does the infrared radiation used come from? b) How are regions of different temperature shown? (2)

3.

The police sometimes use special cameras called thermal imaging cameras to help track down villains. a) When would the police want to use such a device?
b) How do the cameras work?

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Intermediate 1 Physics

Radiations

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Complete the following passage filling in the blank spaces with words from the word bank. Word bank: fluorescence, glow, sunburn, skin cancer, vitamin D, complaints, visible.

Ultraviolet radiation, like infrared, is not _________ to the naked eye. It is present in sunlight, and is the cause of __________. Sun beds use ultraviolet radiation, and overexposure can cause _____ ________. There are benefits from ultraviolet radiation. It can be used to treat skin __________ such as psoriasis and acne, and helps the body to produce ___________. UV radiation is used in many applications because it causes _____________. Shopkeepers use UV lights to detect forged banknotes. Lights in nightclubs can cause white clothes to _____. (7)

2.

Describe how householders can use an invisible ink pen to make a security mark on their DVD player?

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