Electromagnetic Spectrum Electromagnetic Spectrum | Page 10

are any type of electromagnetic energy dangerous? YES , because : 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Microwave : can cook you without you even noticing . Gamma rays : Gamma rays can kill living cells ,can cause radiation sickness, cancers, anemia, and death . X-rays : can cause radiation sickness, cancers, anemia, and death. Ultraviolet light : can cause sunburns and skin cancer. Can damage the retina in your eyes . Visible light :Too much light can damage the retina in your eye. Radio waves : Large doses of radio waves are believed to cause cancer, leukemia and other disorders. Infrared : The danger to people from too much Infra-Red radiation is very simple - overheating.