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Science
Quarter 2 – Module 1 & 2:
Electromagnetic Waves
(Week 1)

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Science – Grade 10
Quarter 2 – Module 1 & 2: Electromagnetic Waves

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Self-Learning Module
for Junior High School Learners

Compare the relative wavelengths

of different forms
of electromagnetic waves
(S10FE-IIa-b-47)

Quarter 2
MODULE

1 THE DEVELOPMENT OF
ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE THEORY

We are surrounded with different types of waves and

BEGIN! most of them are invisible but we can perceive some. If
you have listened to a radio, watch on a television,
spoken on a cellular phone, had an X-ray taken and felt
the warmth of sun on your skin, then you have
experienced Electromagnetic Wave.

In this module, you will learn how the electromagnetic waves came to be.

YOUR TARGETS

Hi! I am Teacher Adi! I’m going to guide you in your

learning adventures in this module.
At the end of the module you should be able to:
 Describe Electromagnetic Waves.
 Identify the scientists with great contribution to the
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 Directions: Identify what is asked or
described in each item then, write the letter
TRY THIS! of the correct answer in your answer sheet.

1. Who among the scientists below had formulated the Electromagnetic Wave
Theory?
A. Ampere C. Maxwell
B. Hertz D. Oersted

2. In what medium can electromagnetic waves travel through that mechanical

waves cannot?
A. Air C. Water
B. Wood D. Vacuum

3. Which of the following statements is incorrect about EM waves?

A. EM waves can transfer energy through a medium and vacuum.
B. EM waves vary in speed, frequency and wavelength.
C. EM waves have electric and magnetic fields.
D. EM waves form when energy is transferred through field.

4. An electromagnetic wave is produced by a/an

A. oscillating electric and magnetic wave
B. dispersion of water wave
C. an earthquake
D. vibration through air and other media

5. Electromagnetic waves are ________________ waves rather than longitudinal

waves
A. transverse
B. compressional
C. shear
D. seismic

Hello there! How did you find the test?!

Please check your answers at the answer key section
and see how you did. Don’t worry if you got a low score,
this just means that there are more things that you can
learn from this module. I suggest that you take this
learning module seriously. So,come on!
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DO THIS! ACTIVITY: FACT OR BLUFF

Directions: Read each statement carefully.
Write FACT if the statement describes
Electromagnetic Waves and BLUFF if the
statement is incorrect. Write your answer in
your answer sheet.

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 1. Electromagnetic Waves are formed when an electric field comes in
contact with a magnetic field.
2. EM waves are compressional waves.
3. EM waves travel with a constant velocity of 3 x 107 m/s in a vacuum.
4. Electromagnetic waves can split into a range of frequencies known as
the Electromagnetic Spectrum.
5. The electric field and magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave are
perpendicular (at right angles) to each other.

How did you find our first activity? Let’s check your
answer. For item number 1, the answer is FACT; # 2 BLUFF
because EM waves are transverse waves; # 3 BLUFF, the fact
that EM waves travel with a constant velocity of 3 x 108 m/s in a
vacuum. #4 FACT and #5 FACT
Before we proceed to our next activity you must read
the Timeline of Electromagnetism and Classical Optics.
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TIMELINE OF ELECTROMAGNETISM

 1801 — Johann Ritter discovered the ultraviolet region of the spectrum and
thus helped broaden humanity’s view beyond the narrow region of visible light
to encompass the entire electromagnetic spectrum from the shortest gamma
rays to the longest radio waves.
 1820 — Hans Christian Ørsted discovered that a magnetic needle aligns itself
perpendicularly to a current-carrying wire, definite experimental evidence of the
relationship between electricity and magnetism. He showed by experiment that
a current carrying wire behaves like a magnet.
 1820 — André-Marie Ampère showed that two parallel wires carrying electric
currents repel or attract each other, depending on whether the currents flow in
the same or opposite directions, respectively. He also applied mathematics in
generalizing physical laws from these experimental results. Most important was
the principle that came to be called Ampère’s law.
 1831 — Michael Faraday carried out numerous experiments in his attempt to
prove that electricity could be generated from magnetism. Within the course of
a few weeks, the great experimentalist not only had clearly demonstrated this
phenomenon, now known as electromagnetic induction, but also had
developed a good conception of the processes involved. One of the
experiments performed by Faraday in that important year featured a permanent
magnet and a galvanometer connected to a coil of wire wound around a paper
cylinder.
 1855 — James Clerk Maxwell completed a study of electric and magnetic
phenomena. He presented a mathematical formulation in which the values of

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 the electric and magnetic fields at all points in space can be calculated from a
knowledge of the sources of the fields.
 1887 — Heinrich Hertz demonstrated that the electromagnetic waves
predicted by James Clerk Maxwell actually exist. Hertz is also the man whose
peers honored by attaching his name to the unit of frequency; a cycle per
second is one hertz. Hertz used a simple homemade experimental apparatus,
involving an induction coil and a Leyden jar (the original capacitor) to create
electromagnetic waves and a spark gap between two brass spheres to detect
them. The gaps were difficult to see and required that he perform his
investigations in a darkened room. In later experiments, he was able to
calculate the speed of the radio waves he created and found it to be the same
as the speed of light.

ACTIVITY 1: LET’S MATCH ‘EM!

EXPLORE!
Directions: Identify the pictures of scientists in
Column A then match it with their contributions
in column B.Write the letter of your choice in
your answer sheet.

Column A Column B

1. ____ A. Contributed in developing equations that

showed the relationship of electricity and
magnetism
Heinrich Rudolf Hertz retrieved from
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2. ____
B. Showed experimental evidence of
electromagnetic waves and their link to
light.

Hans Christian Oersted retrieved

from https://upload.wikimedia.org/

3. ____

C. Demonstrated the magnetic effect based

on the direction of current

Ampere_Andre_1825,jpg retrieved from

https://upload.wikimedia.org/

4. ____

D. Formulated the principle behind

electromagnetic induction

James Clark Maxwell: The Greatest

Victorian Mathematical Physicists retrieved
from https://upload.wikimedia.org/

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5. ____

E. Showed how current carrying wire

behaves like a magnet.
Michael Faraday from a photograph by
John Watkins, British Library retrieved from
https://upload.wikimedia.org/

Guide Questions: Write the answer in your answer sheet.

1. What insights did you learn about EM waves?
2. How significant is the discovery of EM wave in our life?

KEEP THIS IN MIND

Electromagnetic Waves

 are disturbances that transfer through field

 are transverse waves
 do not require a medium for transmission, and
 travel with the same speed in the absence of matter (vacuum), and this speed
is absolute. EM waves travel at constant speed of 300,000,000 m/s (speed of
light)
 are produced by accelerating electrons
 are combination of electric and magnetic fields that oscillate perpendicular to
each other and to the direction of the wave.
 Scientist who did great contributions to the developments of Electromagnetic
Wave Theory are as follows:
o Andre Marie Ampere – He demonstrated the magnetic effect based on
the direction of current.
o Michael Faraday – He formulated the principle behind electromagnetic
induction.
o Heinrich Rudolf Hertz – He showed experimental evidence of
electromagnetic waves and their link to light.
o James Clark Maxwell. He contributed in developing equations showing
the relationships of electricity and magnetism.
o Hans Christian Oersted. He showed how a current carrying wires
behaves like a magnet
Reference: Prototype Lesson Plan in Science 10 , Second Quarter page 5

So, you are now familiar with the different scientists behind
the discovery of electromagnetic waves? Let’s check your
understanding in the succeeding activity.

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 APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

Activity: CONNECTING IDEAS

Directions: Read each statement carefully. Draw a happy face if the

statement is correct. If the statement is incorrect, draw a sad face , then change
the underlined word/s to make it correct . Write your answer in your answer sheet.
1. Electromagnetic wave is considered as longitudinal wave.
2. EM waves do not require a medium to propagate.
3. EM waves are combination of electric and magnetic fields that oscillate.
perpendicular to each other and to the direction of the wave.
4. EM waves are produced by accelerating protons.
5. EM waves travel at a constant speed of 300 000 m/s.
6. Ampere showed experimental evidence of EM waves and their link to light.
7. Faraday formulated the principle behind electromagnetic induction.
8. Oersted showed how a current wire behaves like a magnet.
9. Maxwell demonstrated the magnetic effect based on the direction of current.
10. Hertz contributed in developing equations showing the relationship of electricity
and magnetism.

Congratulations! You have just finished the supplementary

learning module about the development of electromagnetic waves.
You just had a great learning adventure and for sure, you will do the
same in our next modules.
This time, share your insights to the class. Write your answer
in your answer sheet.

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REFLECT

I have learned that ___________________________________

I wish to ask my teacher about _______________________

REINFORCEMENT
Keep a record of the different kinds of electromagnetic waves you
use in one day. Which EM wave(s) do you use most often? Why?

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 VOCABULARY LIST

The following terms used in this module are defined as follows:

Electromagnetic Induction – production of an electromotive force across an electric

conductor in a changing magnetic field.
Electromagnetic wave – a disturbance in a field that carries energy and does not
require a medium to travel.
Longitudinal wave – are waves in which the displacement of the medium is in the
same direction as, or opposite direction to, the direction of
propagation of the wave
Transverse wave – is a moving wave whose oscillations are perpendicular to the
direction of the wave or path of propagation.
Wave – a disturbance that transfers energy.

ASSESS WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

Identify what is asked or described in each item then write the letter
of the correct answer in your answer sheet.

1. Electromagnetic waves are produced by ___________.

A. currents C. any disturbances
B. voltage source D. vibrating charge

2. In the electromagnetic wave, the direction of propagation of the wave is

____________.
A. always to the right
B. cannot be determined
C. parallel to electric and magnetic field directions
D. perpendicular to the electric and magnetic field direction

3. In the vacuum, the speed of electromagnetic wave is ______________.

A. zero
B. always the same as the speed of light
C. changing depending on the value of its wavelength
D. none of the above

4. He contributed in developing equations showing the relationship of

electricity and magnetism.
A. Andre Marie Ampere C. James Clark Maxwell
B. Michael Faraday D. Hans Christian Oersted

5. Which of the following statements is TRUE about EM waves?

A. EM waves can transfer energy through a medium only
B. EM waves vary in speed, frequency, and wavelength.
C. EM waves have electric and magnetic fields.
D. EM waves form when energy is retained in the field.

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 ANSWER KEY

TRY THIS DO THIS

1. C 1. FACT
2. D 2. BLUFF
3. B 3. BLUFF
4. A 4. FACT
5. A 5. FACT

EXPLORE
Let’s Match EM!
1. C 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. E

Expanding Your View:

Answer to Guide Questions:

1. EM waves are disturbances that propagate through a medium and

vacuum. EM waves are combination of electric and magnetic fields that
oscillate perpendicular to each other and to the direction of the wave.

2. Through the discovery of electromagnetic waves, quality of life has

improved and mode of communication becomes faster and easy.
(Answers may vary)

APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

CONNECTING IDEAS. Read each statement carefully. Put a happy face if the
statement is correct. If the statement is incorrect draw a sad face , then change
the underlined word/s to make the statement correct . Write your answer in your
answer sheet then the word/s that make it c wrong and write the correct answer.

1. Electromagnetic wave is considered as longitudinal wave. transverse

2. EM waves do not require a medium to propagate.

3. EM waves are combination of electric and magnetic fields that oscillate

perpendicular to each other and to the direction of the wave

4. EM waves are produced by accelerating protons

5. EM waves travels at a constant speed of 300 000 m/s. 300 000 000 m/s

6. Ampere showed experimental evidence of EM waves and their link to light

Hertz

7. Faraday formulated the principle behind electromagnetic induction

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 8. Oersted showed how a current wire behaves like a magnet.

9. Maxwell demonstrated the magnetic effect based on the direction of current

Ampere
10. Hertz contributed in developing equations showing the relationship of electricity

and magnetism. Maxwell

ASSESS WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

1. D
2. D
3. B
4. C
5. C

REFERENCES

Aborde, J. et al. 2019. Prototype and Contextualized Daily Lesson Plan in Grade 10
Science – Force and Energy, Electromagnetic Spectrum: The Development
of Electromagnetic Theory. Department of Education, Region V.

Acosta, H., et al. 2015. Science Learners Material: The Electromagnetic Wave
Theory (5th Edition). Department of Education.

*The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. 1998.

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Johann-Wilhelm-Ritter

*The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. 2005.

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Hans-Christian-Orsted

*Shank, J. B. 2008. In Britannica.

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Andre-Marie-Ampere

*The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. 2019.

https://nationalmaglab.org/education/magnet-academy/watch-
play/interactive/electromagnetic-induction

*The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. 2020.

https://www.britannica.com/science/light/Light-as-electromagnetic-radiation

*Edwards, Steven. 2012. American Association for the Advancement of Science.

https://www.aaas.org/heinrich-hertz-and-electromagnetic-
radiation#:~:text=Heinrich%20Hertz%20was%20a%20brilliant,James%20Cl
erk%20Maxwell%20actually%20exist.&text=Maxwell's%20equations%20unit
ed%20the%20fields,first%20field%20theory%20in%20physics.

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 Quarter 2
MODULE

2 ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES

Have you ever wondered why a rainbow dispersed different

BEGIN! colors? Well, what we see are called visible light, a small
part of the whole Electromagnetic Spectrum.

The world of electromagnetics can be better understood if

we will be exposed to electromagnetic wave equations, where it describes the
relationships between frequency and wavelengths of electromagnetic waves.

In this module, you will learn about the different types of electromagnetic waves,
the relationship between frequency and wavelength as well as computing the
frequency and wavelength of a wave.

YOUR TARGETS

Hello there! Let me guide you in your learning adventures.

At the end of the module you should be able to:

 Explain the relationship between wavelength and frequency of a wave.

 Compute for the frequency and wavelength of a wave.
 Describe the different regions of EM spectrum as to wavelength,
frequency and energy.

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Directions: Identify what is asked or described in

each item then, write the letter of the correct
TRY THIS! answer in your answer sheet.

1. Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between speed,

wavelength and frequency of a wave?
A. Speed is equal to wavelength plus frequency.
B. Speed is equal to wavelength divided by frequency
C. Speed is equal to wavelength multiplied by frequency
D. Speed is equal to frequency divided by wavelength.

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 2. Electromagnetic waves with higher frequencies have wavelengths that are ___.
A. shorter C. the same
B. longer D. cannot be determined
3. What happens to wavelength when frequency of a wave increases?
A. increases C. remains the same
B. decreases D. cannot be determined

4. Which of the following could a wave with highest frequency has?

A. longest wavelength C. lowest energy
B. shortest wavelength D. low frequency

5. What is the wavelength of radio waves with frequency of 675 kHz?

A. 280 m C. 400 m
B. 324 m D. 444 m

Hi! How did you find the test!

Please check your answers at the answer key section. I just
hope you got it right! Don’t worry if you got a low score, this
just means that there are more things that you can learn
from this module. I suggest that you take this learning
module seriously. So, hop on!

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DO THIS! ACTIVITY: CROSSWORD Puzzle Game

Directions: Complete the crossword puzzle below by
filling in a word that fits each clue. Write the answer in
your answer sheet.

Across
1. one half of the height from the peak of the crest to the lowest point of a wave.
4. unit of frequency of electromagnetic wave
5. a space where electromagnetic waves can travel
6. lowest part of a wave
7. highest part of a wave
9. electromagnetic waves with high energy
10. distance measured from one crest to the next crest of a wave or from one trough to
second trough
11. number of cycles a wave completes in one second

Down
2. unit of wavelength of electromagnetic wave
3. a disturbance in a field that carries energy but does not require a medium to travel

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 8. electromagnetic waves with lowest frequencies

1 2 3
To know if you’re on the right
track, look at the answer key
section. Hope you get it right!
4 5 This time, let’s proceed to the
next activity.
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ACTIVITY: COMPLETE ME
EXPLORE! How do frequencies of electromagnetic waves
compare?

Directions: Complete the table by filling up the wavelengths and frequencies of

various electromagnetic waves. Use the speed of electromagnetic waves - 3 x 108 m/s
– and the equation f * λ = c to find the wavelength/frequency of each type of wave.

Type of Wave Wavelength (m) Frequency (Hz)

Radio waves 500 m (1)
Microwaves 3 x 10-2 m (2)
Infrared (3) 1.2 x 1011 Hz
Visible Light 8 x 10-7 m (4)
Ultraviolet Rays (5) 6.18 x 1014 Hz
X-Rays (6) 4.92 x 1016 Hz
Gamma Ray 1 x 10-11 m (7)

Guide Questions: Write the answer in your answer sheet

1. Which wave has the lowest frequency? highest frequency?
2. Which wave has the shortest wavelength? longest wavelength?
3. What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?
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 ACTIVITY: ARRANGE ME!

Directions: Arrange the EM waves in the table as indicated:Write the answer in your
answer sheet.
Shortest to Longest Increasing
Decreasing Energies
Wavelength Frequencies

Guide Question: Write the answer in your answer sheet.

1. What is EM Spectrum?
2. How will you describe the different regions of EM Spectrum?

Good job in finishing the activity! You have discovered

that there is an inverse relationship between the frequency
and wavelength of electromagnetic waves. In other words,
as long as the speed remains the same, the longer the
wavelength, the lower the frequency and the shorter the
wavelength of the wave, the higher its frequency.

Now take time to process the information you will

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 KEEP THIS IN MIND
Reading Resources and Learning Activities

Electromagnetic Waves

Electromagnetic waves can be described by their wavelengths, energy, and

frequency. All three describe a different property of light, yet they are related to each
other mathematically. The two equations below show the relationships:

Equation 1 Equation 2
f*λ=c E=h*f
f = frequency E = energy
λ = wavelength h = Plank’s constant
c = speed of light (3 x 108 m/s) f = frequency

The wavelength of an electromagnetic

wave is the distance between wave crests. The
other property used to describe every wave is
the wave amplitude which is one half the height
from the peak of a crest to the lowest point of
the wave. The distance between wave crests is
measured in terms of a micrometer or micron
(unit symbol is µm).

The size of the wavelengths of radiation range from ultra-long radio waves to
high-energy gamma rays. The amount of energy in the wave increases as
wavelengths get smaller and tighter.

When radiation is measured using very sensitive instruments at extremely low

light levels it is observed that the energy does not arrive continuously in waves, but
rather in small, finite amounts. This is the particle view of radiation. Particles of light
are called photons. Radiation can also be thought of as a collection of photons, tiny
but discrete packets of energy traveling at the speed of light. Low-energy photons, like
radio photons, tend to behave more like waves, while higher energy photons (i.e. X-
rays) behave more like particles. So even though X-rays and Gamma rays are part of
the electromagnetic spectrum, scientists generally refer to them by describing their
energies rather than their wavelengths.

In satellite meteorology, we are concerned with radiant energy with

wavelengths between 0.1 and 100 µm. The Sun, for example, emits most of its radiant
energy with a wavelength between 0.2 to 4 µm. Solar energy, frequently referred to as
shortwave radiation (remember where it is on the spectrum), includes ultraviolet,
visible, and near-infrared radiation.
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Sample Problems:

(Assume that the waves propagate in a vacuum.)

1. What is the frequency of radio waves with wavelength of 20 m?
Given: v = c = 3 x 108 m/s f = c/λ
λ = 20 m = 3 x 108 m/s
f=? 20 m
= 1.5 x 10 7 Hz

2. What is the wavelength of light waves with frequency of 6 x 1014 Hz?

λ = c/f
Given: v = c = 3 x 108 m/s = 3 x 108 m/s
f = 6 x 10 14 Hz 6 x 10 14 Hz
λ=? = 5 x 10-7 m

The Electromagnetic Spectrum

The electromagnetic spectrum is simply the full range of wave frequencies that
characterizes solar radiation. Although we are talking about light, most of the
electromagnetic spectrum cannot be detected by the human eye. Even satellite
detectors only capture a small portion of the entire electromagnetic spectrum.

From longest to shortest wavelengths, the spectrum is usually divided into the
following sections: radio, microwave, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, x-ray, and
gamma-ray radiation. Humans can only see a narrow band of visible light, which is a
small fraction of the electromagnetic spectrum. We perceive this radiation as the colors
of the rainbow ranging from red to violet, with reds having longer wavelengths (~ 0.7
micrometers) and violet having shorter wavelengths (~ 0.4 micrometers).

But keep in mind how “long” these wavelengths really are. One micrometer
(μm) is equal to one-millionth of a meter which is approximately 1/100 the diameter
of a human hair – that’s small! For comparison, microwaves are on the order of one
centimeter long and television and radio waves have lengths greater than one meter.
Reference: Science 10 Learner’s Material page 147

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Reference: Science 10 Learner’s Material page 149

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 Diagram of Electromagnetic Spectrum retrieved from https://multiphaseism.wordpress.com/2013/05/07/the-electromagnetic-spectrum/
Reference: Science 10 Learner’s Material page 148

APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

A. COMPARE ME.
Directions: Compare the relative wavelengths, frequencies and energies of the
different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Choose the answer from the
given description . Write the answer in your answer sheet.

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 Description
Compare the following Electromagnetic Waves (lower, higher,
longer, shorter)
1. Radio wave is ___________ in wavelength than gamma
ray
2. Microwave is __________ in energy than Infrared.
3. Visible light is ___________ in frequency than X-ray.
4. Radio wave is ____________ in energy than gamma
ray.
5. Ultraviolet rays is ____________ in wavelength than
Infrared.
6. Visible light is _____________in frequency than radio
wave.

B. MATCH UP.
Directions: Write the letter of the correct definition found in the 3 rd column for
each word found in the 2nd column. Write the answer in your answer sheet
Answer Word Definition
1. Ultraviolet A. Wavelength about the size of a
pinhead.
2. Microwave B. The shortest wavelength
3. Infrared C. Wavelength with a range of size from
people to butterfly
4. Gamma Ray D. Electromagnetic radiation that is
visible to the human eye.
5. X-ray E. Invisible light that allows us to see
bones in our bodies
6. Radio Wave F. Wavelength about the size of
molecules, the reason we wear
sunscreen
7. Visible Light G. How often something happens, like
light waves moving up and down.
8. Electromagnetic H. Energy in the form of electromagnetic
Spectrum waves (as heat waves, light waves,
radio waves, X-rays)
9. Frequency I. Light that makes up the colors we
see, a rainbow.
10. Spectrum J. Longest wavelength, the one that
allow us to watch TV.
C. WORK IT OUT.

Directions: Solve the following problems. Show your solutions in your answer sheet
Suppose that the waves propagate in a vacuum.
1. What is the frequency of an electromagnetic with a wavelength of:
A. 1 x 10-3 m?

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 B. 3.8 x 10-7 m?
2. What is the wavelength of the wave with a frequency of:
A. 3 x 109 Hz?
B. 4 x 1014 Hz?

Guide Questions: write the answer in your answer sheet.

1. In problem number 1, how do varying wavelengths affect the frequency of a
wave?
2. In problem number 2, how do varying frequencies affect the wavelength of a
wave?

Congratulations on finishing this supplementary

learning module! You just had an amazing learning
journey and for sure, you will also do the same in the
succeeding modules.

This time, share your insights to the class.

Write your reflection on your answer sheet.
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REFLECT

I have learned that ___________________________________

I wish to ask my teacher about _______________________

REINFORCEMENT

1. Are infrared, microwave and radio waves harmful to us? Write

your answer in not less than 150 words.
2. What happens when a person is exposed to EM waves? (Write
your answer in an essay format.)

VOCABULARY LIST
The following terms used in this module are defined as follows:
Dispersion of light – splitting of white light into its constituent colors due to the
refractive index of the surface and the wavelength of the light

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Electromagnetic Spectrum – a continuum of electromagnetic waves arranged
according to frequency, wavelength and energy.
Amplitude – one-half of the height from the peak of a crest to the lowest point of a
wave.
Electromagnetic wave – a disturbance in a field that carries energy and does not
require a medium to travel.
Frequency – number of cycles a wave completes in one second; expressed in Hertz
(Hz).
Hertz – the unit used to measure the frequency of waves
Wave – a disturbance that transfers energy
Wavelength – the distance measured from one crest of a wave to the next crest or
from one trough to the second trough.

ASSESS WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

Directions: Identify what is asked or described in each item then write the letter
of the correct answer. Write the answer in your answer sheet.
1. What is the frequency of a radio wave with a wavelength of 2.2 m?
A. 3.0 x 108 Hz C. 7.3 x 10-9 Hz
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B. 1.36 x 10 Hz D. 2.2 x 108 Hz

2. What happens to the wavelength of a wave if frequency is doubled?

A. the same C. halved
B. doubled D. cannot be determined

3. Which of the following EM waves carries more energy than the others?
A. microwaves C. UV rays
B. radio waves D. visible light

4. Electromagnetic waves are arranged in EM spectrum according to which of the

following?
A. increasing wavelength C. increasing frequency
B. decreasing energy D. unidentified

5. Which of the following is the correct sequence of EM waves in EM spectrum?

A. Radio waves, gamma rays, x-ray
B. Radio waves, infrared, microwaves
C. Radio waves, visible light, UV rays
D. Radio waves, x-ray, UV ray

ANSWER KEY
TRY THIS
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. D
DO THIS

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A. COMPLETE ME. How do frequencies of electromagnetic waves compare?

Wave Source Wavelength (m) Frequency (Hz)

Radio waves 500 m 6 X 105 Hz
Microwaves 3 x 10-2 m 1 X 1010 Hz
Infrared 2.5 x 10-3 m 1.2 X 1011 Hz
Visible Light 8 x 10-7 m 3.75 X 1014 Hz
Ultraviolet Rays 4.4 x 10-7 m 6.18 X 1014 Hz
X-Rays 6.1 x 10-9 m 4.92 X 1016 Hz
Gamma Ray 1 x 10-11 m 3 X 1019 Hz

Answer to Guide Questions:

1. Which wave has the lowest frequency? shortest wavelength?
Radio waves has the lowest frequency. Gamma Ray has the shortest
wavelength.
2. Which wave has the highest frequency? longest wavelength?
Gamma ray has the highest frequency. Radio wave has the longest
wavelength.
3. What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?
There is an inverse relationship between the frequency and wavelength
of electromagnetic waves. In other words, as long as the speed remains
the same, the longer the wavelength, the lower the frequency and the
shorter the wavelength of the wave, the higher its frequency.

B. Arrange the EM waves in the table as indicated:

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 Shortest to Longest
Increasing Frequencies Decreasing Energies
Wavelength
Gamma rays Radio waves Gamma rays
X-rays Microwaves X-rays
Ultraviolet Infrared Ultraviolet
Visible Light Visible Light Visible Light
Infrared Ultraviolet Infrared
Microwaves X-rays Microwaves
Radio waves Gamma rays Radio waves

Guide Questions:
1. What is EM Spectrum?
EM spectrum is a continuum of electromagnetic waves arranged
according to frequency, wavelength and energy.
2. How will you describe the different regions of EM Spectrum?
The different regions of EM spectrum vary in wavelengths, frequencies
and energies. Among them, the radio waves have the longest wavelength
but the lowest frequency and energy while the gamma rays have the
shortest wavelength but highest frequency and energy

APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

A. COMPARE ME.
1. Longer 3. lower 5. shorter
2. lower 4. lower 6. higher

B. MATCH UP. Write the letter of the correct definition next to each word.
1. F 5. E 9. G
2. C 6. J 10. I
3. A 7. D
4. B 8. H

C. Work It Out. Solve the following problems. Show your solutions.

Suppose that the waves propagate in a vacuum.
1. What is the frequency of an electromagnetic with a wavelength of
A. 1 x 10-3 m? B. 3.8 x 10-7 m?
Ans. 3 x 1011 Hz Ans. 7.89 x 1014 Hz

2. What is the wavelength of the wave with a frequency of

A. 3 x 109 Hz?
Ans. 1 x 10-1 m

B. 4 x 1014 Hz?
Ans. 7.5 x 10-7

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 Guide Questions:
1. In problem number 1, how do varying wavelengths affect the frequency of
a wave?
As wavelengths decreases, the frequency of the wave increases.
2. In problem number 2, how do varying frequencies affect the wavelength
of a wave?
As the frequency of the wave increases, wavelengths decrease.

ASSESS WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

1. B 2. C 3. C 4. C 5. C

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