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Abstract

Electromagnetic radiation is a form of energy (other forms being potential, kinetic, electric, chemical, heat and nuclear energy) propagated by wave motion. The electromagnetic spectrum is shown in Fig. 8.1 and ranges from radio waves of long wavelength and low frequency to ionizing radiations of short wavelength and high frequency.

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    J. M. H. Moll BSc, DM, PhD, FRCP (Consultant Physician, Head, Honorary Clinical Lecturer)

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    J. M. H. Moll BSc, DM, PhD, FRCP (Consultant Physician, Head, Honorary Clinical Lecturer)

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    J. M. H. Moll BSc, DM, PhD, FRCP (Consultant Physician, Head, Honorary Clinical Lecturer)

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