State one hazard of exposure to infrared radiation. ______________________________________________________________(1) (ii) State one hazard of exposure to ultraviolet radiation. ______________________________________________________________(1)
Question
State one hazard of exposure to infrared radiation. ______________________________________________________________(1) (ii) State one hazard of exposure to ultraviolet radiation. ______________________________________________________________(1)
Solution
(i) One hazard of exposure to infrared radiation is that it can cause thermal burns or overheating, particularly in the skin and eyes.
(ii) One hazard of exposure to ultraviolet radiation is that it can lead to skin damage, including sunburn and skin cancer, and can also cause eye problems like cataracts.
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