required to induce that much current. However, biological reactions generally occur at speeds
that are slower than 1000 Hz, so on Weighted modes, the meter is designed to become less and
less sensitive at frequencies above 1000 Hz.
EMF EXPOSURE LIMITS
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the published national and international standards. There are many variables that determine
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thermal impact of EMF on the human body, whereas the Russian and Eastern European limits
focus more on dose over extended exposure periods. For more detail, the sources are listed
below.
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