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E0A05
What hazard is created by operating at microwave frequencies?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: B. The high gain antennas commonly used can result in high exposure levels
Microwaves are non-ionizing, but the high-gain antennas common at those frequencies focus energy into narrow beams that can create high exposure levels.
Tip: High gain dishes concentrate the energy.