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.
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DCI.PS4.B.9-12.8
Depth 2Parent ID: E9CCB4E0DFE60131C9A268A86D17958EStandard set: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
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- Statement code
- DCI.PS4.B.9-12.8
- List ID
- •
- Standard ID
- E9CDE600DFE60131C9A568A86D17958E
- ASN identifier
- S2471798
- Subject
- Science
- Grades
- 09, 10, 11, 12
- Ancestor IDs
- E9CCB4E0DFE60131C9A268A86D17958EE9BA16F0DFE60131C97568A86D17958E
- Source document
- Next Generation Science Standards (2013)
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- CC BY 3.0 US