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Nonparticulate Radiation Review

Nonparticulate radiation spans a wide range of energies, categorized by their wavelength and frequency:

Frequently used in medical imaging to view internal structures. nonparticulate radiation

High-energy waves that can strip electrons from atoms, potentially causing DNA damage. Nonparticulate radiation spans a wide range of energies,

Used for communication (cell phones, Wi-Fi) and heating food. What is Radiation? - International Atomic Energy Agency nonparticulate radiation

Responsible for sunburns and used in sterilization.

Lower-energy waves that lack the power to ionize atoms but can cause thermal effects.