0654.P3.3.04 — Describe the harmful effects on people of excessive exposure to electromagnetic radiation, including: (a) . ultraviolet; damage to surface c: past paper questions
Real questions on 0654.p3.3.04 — describe the harmful effects on people of excessive exposure to electromagnetic radiation, including: (a) . ultraviolet; damage to surface c
The newest 12 of 12 written questions. Open one to see it on the real paper.
- 0973/31 · May/June 2026 · Q12a(ii)[1]
Describe one harmful effect on people of excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2026 · Q12a(iii)[1]
State one useful application of ultraviolet radiation.
See it on the paper → - 0973/42 · May/June 2026 · Q10a(ii)[1]
State one harmful effect of ultraviolet radiation.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2025 · Q11b(i)[1]
State one use for X-rays in a hospital.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2025 · Q11b(ii)[1]
Ultrasound waves are used in a hospital to scan unborn babies. Explain why ultrasound is used in preference to X-rays.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2025 · Q12a(iii)[1]
The climber is exposed to ultraviolet radiation from the Sun. Describe one danger to humans of too much exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2024 · Q9c(ii)[1]
State one danger of ultraviolet radiation to humans.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2023 · Q3d[1]
The skier is exposed to ultraviolet radiation from the Sun. Ultraviolet radiation is a form of ionising radiation. Describe one danger to humans of being exposed to large quantities of ultraviolet radiation.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2022 · Q6d[2]
In the hospital, the audible frequency range of a patient’s hearing is measured. The result is a range from 100 Hz to 15 000 Hz. State how this compares to the average range of audible frequencies for a healthy human ear.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2022 · Q3a(i)[1]
State one use of X-rays in a hospital.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2022 · Q3a(iii)[1]
X-rays and γ-radiation are forms of ionising radiation. State one harmful effect of ionising radiation on humans.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2020 · Q9a(iv)[1]
X-rays are used to look at bones in the human body. Describe a safety precaution that is taken when using X-rays.
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What examiners said
Most candidates gained credit through a cancer related argument, often skin cancer which was appropriate for the context.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0973/31 Q12(a)(iii) (Cambridge)
Skin cancer was well known as a consequence of being exposed to large quantities of ultraviolet radiation.
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0973/31 Q3(d) (Cambridge)
Some candidates were able to state the average range of audible frequencies but few were able to correctly compare this range with the range of the hospital patient.
— Examiner report, May/June 2022, 0973/31 Q6(d) (Cambridge)
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