Quarter 2

Lesson 2: Electromagnetic Wave Equation

Worksheets
Competency:
Compare the relative wavelengths of different forms of electromagnetic waves (S10FE-IIa-b-47)
Targets:
1. Explain the relationship between wavelength and frequency of a wave.
2. Compute for the frequency and wavelength of a wave.

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Worksheet No. 1

COMPLETE ME.
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. SHOW YOUR SOLUTIONS.

Type of Wave Wavelength (m) Frequency (Hz)

Radio Waves 500
Microwaves 3 𝑥 10−2
Infrared 1.2 𝑥 10−11
Visible light 8 𝑥 10−7
Ultraviolet rays 6 𝑥 18−14
X-rays 4. 92 𝑥 10−16
Gamma Rays 1 𝑥 10−11

Guide Questions:
1. Which wave has the lowest frequency? highest frequency?
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2. Which wave has the shortest wavelength? longest wavelength?
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3. What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?
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Taken from the Supplementary Learning Module for Junior High School Grade 10 Quarter 2 Module 2
 Worksheet No. 2
WORK IT OUT
Directions: Solve the following problems. Show your solutions.
Suppose that the waves propagate in a vacuum.

1. What is the frequency of an electromagnetic wave with a wavelength of:

A. 1 𝑥 10−3 m?
B. 3.8 𝑥 10−7m?

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

A. 3 𝑥 109 Hz?
B. 4 𝑥 10−14 Hz?

Guide Questions:
1. In problem number 1, how do varying wavelengths affect the frequency of a wave?
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2. In problem number 2, how do varying frequencies affect the wavelength of a wave?
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Worksheet No. 3
Directions: Complete the crossword puzzle
below by filling in a word that fits each clue.

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 8.
electromagnetic waves with lowest frequencies

Taken from the Supplementary Learning Module for Junior High School Grade 10 Quarter 2 Module 2