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Why are some electromagnetic waves harmful to you but others are not?

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Because for example a lightning bolt is an electromagnetic wave. Lighting bolts can hurt you or even kill you. But others waves cant harm you.
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User Rvs
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They have different frequencies.


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Some electromagnetic wave have high frequency than others. hose with high frequency are more harmful than those with low frequency.

Waves with high frequency have a higher penetrating power and they can kill cells if exposed to it. This makes them harmful.
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