BasicB-001-024-004

Why is the limit of exposure to RF the lowest in the frequency range of 48 MHz to 300 MHz, according to Safety Code 6?

D
Answer
Regulations and administration
Type
A
Most transmissions in this range are for a longer time
B
There are more transmitters operating in this range
C
There are fewer transmitters operating in this range
D
The human body absorbs RF energy the most in this range

Answer Notes

The limits of exposure to RF energy are the lowest (most restrictive) in the 48 MHz to 300 MHz range because the average human adult's physical dimensions naturally resonate with the wavelengths of these frequencies. This resonance causes the body to absorb RF energy at its maximum rate. Because of this high absorption rate, Health Canada's Safety Code 6 establishes the strictest field strength limits within this specific window. The distractors are incorrect because these limits are based entirely on human biological physics, not on how many transmitters are in use or how long people typically transmit.
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