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ACTIVITY WORKSHEET
Second Quarter Week 1-4
Name:
Prepared by
c. Performance Task
No. 3 (Waves:
Velocity&
Frequency)
Complete the paragraph below using words increase and decrease. Relationship
between frequency, wavelength and energy.
A. Fill the statements using the BOLD words from the information above.
1. Wave motion that is parallel to wave direction describes a _____________________
wave.
2. A _____________________ is the maximum upwards displacement in a Transverse
wave.
3. One complete wave cycle is referred to as a _____________________.
4. Wave motion that I perpendicular to wave direction describes a
_____________________ wave.
5. A _____________________ or _____________________ is the maximum
displacement in a longitudinal wave.
6. An ocean wave would be an example of a _____________________ wave.
7. The distance from one trough to another trough is called a _____________________.
8. The measurement of displacement is called a wave’s _____________________.
Sample Problem
Calculate the problems using the method GRESA.
(G = given, R = required, E = equation, S = solution, A = answer)
A. What is the frequency of radio waves with wavelength of 20 m?
Given: v= c = 3X108 m/s
λ= 20 m
Required: frequency
c
Equation: v = λf , f=
λ
3 x 108 m/ s
Solution: f=
20 m
Answer: f= 1.5 x 107 Hz (box your answer)
Solve the following using the velocity equation. Use the method GRESA.
Scoring System: 5 points each problem
Given 1 point
Required 1 point
Equation 1 point
Solution 1 point
Answer 1 point
1. A wave has a wavelength of 12 meters and a frequency of 10 Hz. What is its
velocity?
Given Required Equation Solution Answer
A. Fill-in the blanks for the questions. Choose from the given word/words on the
table above.
B. Match the kind of Electromagnetic Radiation (on the left) likely to be used in
each of the following technologies (on the right). Each technology may be
used only once.
C. Read the statements given below. If the statement is true, write the word TRUE
on the line in front of the statement. If it is false, write the word FALSE.
__________19. Radiant Energy spreads out in all directions.
__________20. Electromagnetic radiation includes only visible light waves.
__________21. Microwaves are a type of infrared wave.
__________22. X-rays have more energy than Gamma Rays.
__________23. Both X-rays and Gamma Rays have higher frequencies for
Ultraviolet Rays.
__________24. The sun radiates both visible energy and invisible energy.
__________25. Communicating with satellites is an application of Gamma Rays.
A. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the letter of the correct answer on
the space provided before each number.
____1. Which two waves lie at the ends of the visible spectrum?
A. Infrared and Ultra-violet rays C. Radio waves and X-rays
B. Radio waves and Microwaves D. X-rays and Gamma rays
____2. In the visible spectrum, which color has the longest wavelength?
A. Blue B. Green C. Red D. Violet
____3. Which property spells the difference between infra-red and ultra-violet
radiation?
A. Color C. Wavelength
B. Speed in vacuum D. None of these
____4. A certain radio station broadcasts at a frequency of 675 kHz. What is the
wavelength of the radio waves?
A. 280 m B. 324 m C. 400 m D. 444 m
____6. Which electromagnetic wave carries more energy than the others?
A. Microwaves B. radio waves C. UV radiation D. visible light
____9. What is the range of frequencies are 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
____10. What is the wavelength of the wave with a frequency of 3.0 x 109 Hz?
(speed of wave = 1.0 x 108 m/s)
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4. What is the function of a tower in cell phone operation?
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5. What does a radio transmitter do?
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6. How can infrared radiation be detected if cannot be seen?
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7. Why are high frequency electromagnetic waves like gamma rays harmful to
living things?
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