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. (HS-PS4-4)
Standard detail
HS-PS4-B-2
Depth 2Parent ID: 2D12ECB15F0842509DC6B885989FF770Standard set: High School
Original statement
Quick facts
- Statement code
- HS-PS4-B-2
- List ID
- 2
- Standard ID
- C24C37C11EBD4CD5957342866D8451A5
- Subject
- Physical Science DCI Arrangements
- Grades
- 09, 10, 11, 12
- Ancestor IDs
- 2D12ECB15F0842509DC6B885989FF770B5622346598E424FB22D324FAC2E4384
- Source document
- DCI Arrangements of the Next Generation Science Standards
- License
- CC BY 4.0 US