What Damage Can Infrared Rays, Radar Waves, FM Waves, etc. Do To The Body?

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Infrared rays, radar waves, FM waves, TV waves, shortwave waves, and AM waves primarily pose minimal risk to human health compared to higher-energy radiation like gamma rays and UV rays. The discussion highlights that shorter wavelengths can interact with DNA, potentially causing damage, while longer wavelengths primarily cause harm through thermal effects. The user seeks visual aids for a physics project on cancer causes, emphasizing the need for clear examples of the effects of these waves on the body.

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  • Understanding of electromagnetic spectrum and wave properties
  • Knowledge of DNA structure and function
  • Familiarity with radiation types and their energy levels
  • Basic concepts of thermal effects on biological tissues
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  • Investigate the thermal effects of radar waves on the body
  • Explore the mechanisms of DNA damage caused by ionizing radiation
  • Learn about safety standards for exposure to various electromagnetic waves
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What damage to the body can infrared rays, radar waves, FM waves, TV waves, "shortwav

What damage to the body can infrared rays, radar waves, FM waves, TV waves, "shortwave" waves, and AM waves do?

I have to do a physics project on causes of cancer, based on a physics standpoint. I have an Idea to make the poster board interactive with the audience, by letting them look through holes in the poster board to see what happens with each wave. I am using the link below and I already have pictures of what gamma rays - the hulk ;-) -, x-rays, and UV rays do to the body, but I can not find what the rest do, let alone pictures of what happens. If you could either tell me what happens for the ones that I can't find information on, or find a picture and tell me what happens that would be great.
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In essence, the shorter wavelengths are capable of interacting with dna and damaging it/breaking it. The only known mechanism for longer wavelengths to do harm is by heating.
 

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