When light or longer wavelength electromagnetic radiation is absorbed in matter, it is generally converted into thermal energy (heat). Shorter wavelength electromagnetic radiation (ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays) can ionize atoms and cause damage to living cells.
Standard detail
DCI.PS4.B.9-12.8
Depth 2Parent ID: C8159F1C56754824AFE96B62C30E168BStandard set: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Original statement
Quick facts
- Statement code
- DCI.PS4.B.9-12.8
- Standard ID
- 53E1E9717D1A40D1AEB9039E53CCE9D5
- ASN identifier
- S21342658
- Subject
- Next Generation Science Standards (2013)
- Grades
- 09, 10, 11, 12
- Ancestor IDs
- C8159F1C56754824AFE96B62C30E168B23CD28BCAB314BE09E1B2DECA55F1642
- Source document
- Next Generation Science Standards (2013)