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A 1, 2 and 3 are correct
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C 2 and 3 only are correct
D 1 only is correct
Topics Tested
3. Waves
3.3. Electromagnetic spectrum

Describe the damage caused by electromagnetic radiation, including: (a) excessive exposure causing heating of soft tissues and burns (b) ionising effects caused by ultraviolet (skin cancer and cataracts), X-rays and gamma rays (cell mutation and cancer)

2. Thermal physics
2.3.3. Radiation

Describe the process of thermal energy transfer by infrared radiation and know that it does not require a medium