Waves Unit Test

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Question
Which type of electromagnetic energy must be used carefully in medicine so it does not damage living tissue?(1 point)
Responses

radio waves
radio waves

visible light
visible light

gamma rays
gamma rays

low frequency waves

1 answer

The type of electromagnetic energy that must be used carefully in medicine to avoid damaging living tissue is gamma rays. Gamma rays have high energy and can cause harm to living cells, so they are used with caution in medical treatments, such as radiation therapy for cancer.