Department of Education

National Capital Region

Schools Division of Paranaque City
Self-Learning Modules
Science 10 Quarter 2 Week 1
DEVELOPMENT OF ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE THEORY

Learning Competencies (Essential Competencies)

Compare the relative wavelengths of different forms of electromagnetic waves.
(S10-FE- IIa-b47)

Objective
• Trace the development of electromagnetic wave theory.

Brief Description:
Did you send text messages to somebody today? Or have you ever cooked in
a microwave? Did you know that these previously mentioned human activities make
use of microwaves? Microwaves carry energy, and so with the other kinds of
electromagnetic waves. But what are electromagnetic waves? How can these waves
become useful to us?

Terminologies about EM Wave

Let’s Recall
Directions: Identify the terms being described in the given statements.
Choose your answers from the box and write your answer on a separate sheet
of paper.

CLUES: Electricity, Magnetism, Magnetic force, Electromagnet, Magnet

1. It is the property of being able to attract objects made of naturally

occurring magnetic substances like iron, nickel, cobalt or some of its
alloys.
2. It is the object that has the magnetic ability to attract objects made of iron
or other magnetic substance.
3. It is the product of the magnetic field, charge, and its velocity.
4. It is the magnet whose magnetic properties are produced by electric
current.
5. It is produced by vibrating or flowing charges.

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 Let’s Understand

Scientists and their Contribution in the Development of EM Wave Theory

Scientist Contributions
Hans Christian Oersted (1777-1851) Magnetic Fields
In 1820, a Danish physicist and chemist.
During class demonstration, Oersted
investigated that a current carrying wire
caused to magnetized by a compass needle
to deflect and creates magnetic fields. His
experiment and research more meaningful
and help a lot in understanding between
electricity and magnetism.

Scientist Contribution

Andre Marie Ampere (1775-1836) Electrodynamics

In 1821 a French physicist found that wires
were carrying current. He demonstrated the
magnetic effect based on the direction of
current. Ampere’s theory is called
electrodynamics. It states that when the two
parallel portions of a circuit attract one
another if the currents in them are flowing in
the same direction and repel one another if
the current flows in the opposite direction.
So, Ampere provides a mathematical
relationship between magnetic fields and
electric currents.

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 Michael Faraday (1791-1867) Electromagnetic Induction
Faraday was an English scientist who
contributed to the study of electromagnetism
and electrochemistry. Twelve years after the
discovery. Faraday (1831) conducted
induction experiment showing the effect of
currents on magnets. Based on his studies
found that the magnetic field created around
a conductor carried a direct current, thereby
establishing the basis for the concept of
electromagnetic field in physics. This is the
key principle in understanding the
application of electricity. He also discovered
the principles of magnetic induction,
diamagnetism, and the laws of electrolysis.

James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879) Electromagnetic Wave Theory

Maxwell (1873) was a Scottish scientist in
the field of mathematical physics. He
predicts the connection of magnetism and
electricity leading directly to the prediction
of electromagnetic waves. He formulated
the Electromagnetic Wave Theory which
explained that light electric current should
be capable of radiating energy in the form
of electromagnetic waves. He contributed
to in making equations about the
relationship of electricity and magnetism.

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 Heinrich Hertz (1857-1894) Hertz and Electromagnetic Waves
In 1885, Hertz, a German physicist, he
demonstrated that the electromagnetic
waves performed by Maxwell exist. He
showed evidence of electromagnetic
wave and links it to light. The discovery of
electromagnetic waves led to the
development of the radio. In recognition
of his contributions, his name was used
as an SI unit for wave frequency which is
equivalent to cycle/second, or the unit is
hertz (Hz).

Figure 1. Image Source: https://www.thoughtco.com/electromagnetism-timeline

Let’s Apply

I. Directions: Use your understanding to complete this open-ended question on the

development of electromagnetic theory. Complete the following statement and write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. My insights/learnings on the development of electromagnetic wave are______.

2. It changes my view on the natural world because ______________________.
3. I’d like to apply my learning specifically on _____________________________.

II. Directions: Supply the missing word/concept in the following sentence

below. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Electromagnetic waves transfer energy through a ____________.
2. A _______ is a disturbance that transfers energy.
3. EM waves form when moving charged _________transfer energy through a
field.
4. EM waves have an electric field that travels perpendicular with the ________
field.
5. Hertz is the unit used to measure the ________of waves.

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 Let’s Analyze

I. Directions: Choose the dialogue box (script) that contains the contributions of the
given scientists. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
.
1. Christian Oersted 2. Michael Faraday

3. Heinrich Hertz 4. James Clerk Maxwell

Figure 2. Source: https://www.bing.com/images/search?view= Adapted from APEX Physics

LP Chapter 3: Student Activity 3 Electromagnetic Theory

Choices:

Awesome! The compass

Hey Hans, the
needle moves near the
opposite could be
current carrying wire. This
true. A changing
shows electric current
magnetic field
creates magnetic field.
produces electric
field.

You both got it right. An

electromagnet exists when
the changing magnetic field You got it right. I
causes electric field, which proved the existence
then causes another of electromagnetic
changing magnetic field wave.
and so on.

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 II. Directions: Supply the name of scientist in the following contributions about EM Wave
Theory Development. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
__________ 1. He investigated that a current carrying wire caused to magnetized by a
compass needle to deflect and creates magnetic fields.
__________ 2. The discovery of electromagnetic waves led to the development of the radio.
__________ 3. He predicts the connection of magnetism and electricity leading directly
to the prediction of electromagnetic waves.
__________ 4. He states that when the two parallel portions of a circuit attract one
another if the currents in them are flowing in the same direction and
repel one another if the current flows in the opposite direction.
__________ 5. He showed evidence of electromagnetic wave and links it to light.
The discovery of electromagnetic waves led to the development of the radio.

III. Directions: Match column A to B. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Column A Column B
Contributions Scientist
1. He explained a lot in understanding between electricity A. Ampere
and magnetism.
B. Maxwell
2. His name was used as an SI unit for wave frequency
which is equivalent to cycle/second, or the unit is hertz C. Hertz
(Hz).
D. Oersted
3. He conducted induction experiment showing the effect
of currents on magnets E. Faraday

4. He formulated the Electromagnetic Wave Theory which

5.He demonstrated the magnetic effect based on the

direction of current.

Let’s Try

I. Directions: Identify the scientist who worked on the given contributions. Choose
the letter of your answer and write your answer on a separate sheet
of paper.
A. Ampere B. Faraday C. Hertz D. Maxwell E. Oersted
1. He formulated the principle behind electromagnetic induction.
2. He showed how a current- carrying wire behaves like a magnet.
3. He demonstrated the magnetic effect based on the direction of current.
4. He showed the experimental evidence of electromagnetic waves and linked
them to light.
5. He contributed to developing equations that showed the relationship of
electricity and magnetism.

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II. Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, if FALSE change the
underline word to make the statement correct. Write your answer on
a separate sheet of paper.

1. James Maxwell predicts the connection of magnetism and electricity

leading directly to the prediction of electromagnetic waves.
2. Michael Faraday discovered that the magnetic field created around a
conductor carried a direct current, thereby establishing the basis for the
concept of magnetic field in physics.
3. The discovery of electromagnetic waves led to the development of the
radio.
4. A Danish physicist and chemist, he said that an electric current affects
compass needle and creates electric fields.
5. Michael Faraday similarly discovered the principles of magnetic
induction, diamagnetism, and the laws of electrolysis.

III. Directions: Answer the following analogies using the following clues given.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
CLUES: electromotive force, wavelength, m/s, Electricity,
magnetic poles, insulator, EM wave Theory, energy
3 X 10 8 m/s, Electromagnetic induction
1. Hz:Hertz : m: _______
2. Velocity: _______: Time :s
3. Maxwell: _______ : Hertz: Hertzian waves
4. Faraday:________:Ampere: Electrodynamics
5. ______: joule: Speed: m/s
6. EM wave speed: _______: Boiling point of water:100 oC
7. Electrical charge : + or - charge: _______: North and South
8. Metal: good conductor : Non-metal:________
9. Electromagnet: magnet and electricity: ______vibrating or flowing
charges
10.Magnetic force: magnet : ________: voltage that gives to electric current

Let’s Create
Goal: Create a visual comics strip about the scientists who helped in the development of the
EM waves using short bond paper. Make a dialogue of the given scientists based on its
contributions. Use crayons, pencil, colored bond paper, and other drawing tools to design
your comic strip.

Role: You have been asked to gather information on the biography and contributions of the
scientist in the development of EM waves and understand fully their contributions.

Audience: The student, parent /guardian and teacher will serve as an evaluator about the
creation of visual comic strip. Promote the benefits of this EM wave comic strip in our daily
activities.

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Situation: The challenge is to advertise the information on the contributions of scientists. This
may explain the concept of the electricity and magnetism in the development of EM wave.

Standards: Your performance needs to meet creativity, meaningful and illustrative and be
assessed according to the rubric that will be given by the teacher.

Rubric for Comic Strip

Criteria 1 pt 2 pts 3 pts 4 pts

Detailed None of the A few of At least 4 out of At least 6

Concepts concepts/idea concepts/ideas 6 items of the concepts/ideas are
s are are clearly concepts/ideas clearly stated for
necessary for necessary for of the scientist the comic strip.
the comic comic strip. are clearly
strip. present for the
comic strip.

Completeness None of the A few of the At least 4 out of At least 8 items are
items are items are given 8 items are introduced the
given the the introduced the contributions of
contributions contributions of contributions of scientist in the
in the comic scientist in the scientist in the comic strip.
strip. comic strip. comic strip.

Creativity The comic The comic strip The comic strip The comic strip is
strip is not is somewhat is done well and done very well and
organized, organized, and works hard on works with much
and no effort less effort it. effort.
exerted. exerted.

Scoring Guide:
4 pts= 100 % 3 pts = 95% 2 pts = 90% 1 pt = 85%

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Science Learner's Material K to 12 ,Grade 10. (n.d.).
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