Title: Report which highlights the properties and uses of microwaves, infrared, and x-rays, and their potential hazards
Question 1
You are required to write a research report which highlights the properties and uses of microwaves, infrared, and x-rays, and their potential hazards. Your report should focus on the use of these within medical applications. Your report must include analysis of your primary research, and an explanation of each of the following:
The principles and properties of types of electromagnetic waves.
The properties of microwaves and infrared.
The uses and hazards of x-rays.
Assessment Criteria
1. Explain the principles and properties of types of electromagnetic waves
2. Explain the properties of microwaves and infrared using selected examples
3. Explain the uses and hazards of X-Rays in medical applications.
Question 2
You are required to carry out a short presentation about the use of UV light and bio-fluorescence in crime scene investigations. You must include the following in context of crime scene investigation within your presentation:
Compare and contrast the properties of visible and UV light.
Explain some applications of visible and UV light.
Explain the main biohazards of ultraviolet and infrared radiation and their effects.
Discuss the properties, differences and uses of UV and IR.
Assessment Criteria
1. Compare and contrast the properties of visible and ultraviolet light.
2. Explain some applications of visible and ultraviolet light.
3. Explain the main effects and discuss biohazards of ultraviolet and infrared radiation.
