Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1057060
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Apr
Pages: 3
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Cell Phone RF Radiation
Abdul-Razzaq, Wathiq
Physics Teacher, v53 n4 p236-238 Apr 2015
In a recent article in "Physics Today," Meredith and Redish emphasized the need to make introductory physics courses beneficial for life sciences majors. In this study, a lab activity is proposed to measure the intensity of electromagnetic waves emitted by cell phones and connect these measurements to various standards, biological topics, and personal health.
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Introductory Courses, Biology, Majors (Students), Radiation, Radiation Biology, Standards
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Language: English
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