GRADE 10 SCIENCE

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2 QUARTER, MODULE 2 – Week 2
THE SPECTRUM OF WONDERS. . . SHOCKINGLY
ELECTROMAGNETIC

EXPECTATIONS
You will learn about the different regions of the electromagnetic
spectrum. You will compare the relative wavelengths, frequencies, and
energies of the different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Specifically, this module will help you to compare how the different
regions of the electromagnetic spectrum differ in terms of their
wavelengths, frequencies, and energies.
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PRETEST
Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer. The answer sheet is
provided at the last page of the module.
1. Which of the following is described as the continuum of
frequencies of electromagnetic radiation and their
respective wavelengths and photon energies?
A. electromagnetic field C. electromagnetic spectrum
B. electromagnetic frequency D. electromagnetic wavelength
2. In the visible spectrum, which color has the longest wavelength?
A. Blue B. Red C. Green D. Violet
3. The electromagnetic spectrum includes all electromagnetic waves
from radio waves with long wavelengths and low frequencies to
gamma rays with short wavelengths and high frequencies. Which
statement best describes how fast these waves travel in a vacuum?
A. All electromagnetic waves travel at the same speed
B. Infrared waves travel faster than ultraviolet waves
C. High frequency waves travel somewhat faster than low
frequency waves
D. Gamma rays travel much faster than others because they have
the highest frequencies.
4. Which property spells the difference between infra-red
and ultra-violet radiation?
A. Color B. Speed in a vacuum C. Wavelength D. None
5. Which electromagnetic wave carries more energy than the others?
A. Microwaves C . UV-radiation
B. Radio waves D. visible light
C.
 LOOKING BACK
Directions: Label the numbered parts of the wave below:
(1) (3)
__________________________________________ (5)
(4)
(2)

BRIEF INTRODUCTION
The electromagnetic spectrum is a continuum of electromagnetic
waves arranged according to frequency and wavelength. It shows the
gradual progression from the waves of lowest frequencies to the waves
of highest frequencies. In the electromagnetic spectrum,
electromagnetic (EM) waves are arranged from longest to shortest
wavelengths (or correspondingly, from lowest to highest frequencies) in
this order: Radio waves - Microwaves – Infrared waves – Visible Light -
Ultraviolet – X-rays – Gamma rays.
All EM waves have the same speed, the speed of light. The
amount of energy carried by EM waves is directly proportional to its
frequency and inversely proportional to its wavelength.
The Figure below will give you a clearer idea of the characteristics
of the electromagnetic wave.

Fig. 1. The Electromagnetic Spectrum

The visible light shares the thinnest slice or region in the

electromagnetic spectrum. It lies between the infrared and the ultraviolet
rays. It is the only EM waves perceived by the human eye.

Figure 2. The Visible Spectrum

 Though these colors travel at the same speed, they come in
different wavelengths. From red to violet, the colors come in decreasing
wavelengths. That is, red has the longest wavelength and violet has the
shortest.

Activity 1 - Follow My Sequence

Objective: Demonstrate understanding on the proper sequencing of the
EM wave in the electromagnetic spectrum.
Procedure: Refer to the illustration below and write the correct word
next to each letter that corresponds to the different EM
waves in the electromagnetic spectrum.

A.______________________ E. ______________________
B. ______________________ F. ______________________
C. ______________________ G. ______________________
D.______________________ H. ______________________
L. ______________________ I. ______________________
M._____________________ J. ______________________
N.______________________ K. ______________________

Guide Questions:
1. Which letter shows the lowest frequency?
2. Which letter shows the shortest wavelength?
3. Which letter shows the most energy?

Activity 2 - Compare Me!

Objective: Compare the following EM waves using the given
descriptions: lower, higher, longer, or shorter.
Procedure: Complete the following statement by supplying the given
descriptions.
1. Radio wave is ______ in wavelength than the gamma ray.
2. Microwave is ______ in energy than infrared.
3. Visible light is ______ in frequency than the x-ray
4. Radio wave is ______ in energy than the gamma ray.
5. Infrared is ______ in wavelength than ultra violet light.
Activity 3 - Color My World
Objective: Demonstrate mastery on the different colors and their
characteristics in the visible spectrum.
Procedure: Refer to the Table below.

Table 1. The Visible Spectrum and corresponding Wavelength

RED ORANGE YELLOW GREEN BLUE INDIGO VIOLET

700 650 600 550 500 450 400

Take Note: Number is done for you, just follow the example:

1. Arrange the colors that shows increasing frequency.

Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Indigo Violet

2. Arrange the colors that shows increasing wavelengths.

(Write in words the color in each box and use crayons to
color the boxes that corresponds to your answers).

Questions:
1. Which color has the longest wavelength? Shortest
wavelength?
2. Which color has the highest frequency? Lowest
frequency?
3. Which color has the greatest energy? Least energy?

REMEMBER
Table 1 shows the relative wavelength, frequency, and energy of
the different types of EM waves.
EM Waves Wavelength(m) Frequency(Hz) Energy(J)
Radio ˃ 1 x 10-1 ˂ 3 x 109 ˂ 2 x10-24
Microwave 1 x 10-3 – 1 x 10-1 3 x 109 – 3x1011 2x10-24 – 2x10-22
Infrared 7 x 10-7 – 1 x 10-3 3 x 1011 – 4x1014 2x10-22 – 3x10-19
Visible 4 x 10-7 – 7 x 10-7 4x1014 – 7.5x1014 3x10-19 – 5x10-19
X-ray 1 x 10-8 – 4 x 10-7 7.5x1014 – 3x1016 5x10-19 – 2x10-17
UV 1 x 10-11 – 1x10-8 3x1016 – 3x1019 2x10-17 – 2x10-14
Gamma ˂ 1 x 10-11 ˃ 3 x 1019 ˃ 2 x 10-14
ray
 Table 2. The Wavelength of the Different Colors of Light
Color Wavelength (nm)
Violet-Indigo 390 to 455
Blue 455 to 492
Green 492 to 577
Yellow 577 to 597
Orange 597 to 622
Red 622 to 700

CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Directions: Write AGREE if the statement is correct. If you think there is
an inappropriate word in the sentence, underline the word
and change it to make it correct.
________ 1. EM Waves travel at the speed of light.
________ 2. Most EM waves are invisible to the eye but detectable.
________ 3. X- ray carries more energy than the others.
________ 4. Violet light has the lowest frequency and the shortest
wavelength.
________ 5. Red light has the lowest frequency and longest wavelength.

POSTTEST
Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer. The answer sheet is
provided at the last page of the module.
1. Electromagnetic waves in a vacuum travel at speed of 3.0 × 10 8
m/s. How does the frequency and wavelength affect this speed?
A. The higher the frequency and the longer the wavelength, the
faster the EM wave.
B. The lower the frequency and the shortest the wavelength,
the faster the EM wave.
C. The speed is independent of the value of frequency and of
the wavelength.
D. The value of the frequency is equal to the value of speed of
any EM wave.
2. In the visible spectrum, which color has the longest wavelength?
A. Blue B. Green C. Red D. Violet
3. Which two waves lie at the ends of the visible spectrum?
A. Infrared and ultraviolet rays C. Radio waves and X-rays
B. Radio waves and Microwaves D. X-rays and Gamma Rays
 4. Which electromagnetic waves carries more energy than the
others?
A. Microwaves C. Ultraviolet rays
B. Radio waves D. visible light
5. What is the range of frequencies our eyes sensitive to?
A. 3 x 109 – 3 x 1011 Hz C. 4 x 1014 – 7.5 x 1014 Hz
B. 3 x 1011 – 4 x 1014 Hz D. 7.5 x 1014 – 3 x 1016 Hz
For No. 6-10: Refer to the Illustration below in answering the given
statements. Put a check ✓ if you agree or X if you disagree.
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_______ 6. Moving towards the left side of the spectrum gives us a

longer wavelength which in turn makes the energy and
frequency the lowest.
_______ 7. Moving on the right side of the spectrum, the shorter
wavelength results in a lower energy and frequency.
_______ 8. The visible light shares the thinnest slice or region in the
electromagnetic spectrum.
_______ 9. The visible light lies between the microwaves
and ultraviolet rays.
_______ 10. All EM waves travel at the same speed regardless of their
wavelengths and frequencies.

References
Illustrations made by Cortes, Julian Carl Maverick B.
Grade 10 Learning Material in Science
Online Resources:
Anatomy of an Electromagnetic Wave. (n.d.). Retrieved April 22,
2020, from https://science.nasa.gov/ems/02_anatomy
“Electromagnetic Spectrum - Introduction.” NASA, NASA,
imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/science/toolbox/emspectrum1.html.
“Light and Electromagnetic Waves - High School Physics.” Private
Tutoring www.varsitytutors.com/high_school_physics-help/waves-
sound-and-light/light-and-electromagnetic-waves.