APPLICATION AND USES OF

ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE

For SCIENCE Grade 10

Quarter 2/Week 3
 FOREWORD

There are things around us which bombard us continuously.

Some of which we can’t see, touch or feel. Every day and
everywhere we go, it is odorless and tasteless and yet we use it
and depend on it. Without it, the world you know could not exist.
What is it? It’s electromagnetic wave.

In this Self Learning Kit, learners will identify the wavelength

and frequency of different regions of electromagnetic waves.
There are examples of practical applications of the different
regions of electromagnetic waves.

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 OBJECTIVES
1. Identify the wavelength and frequency of different forms
of electromagnetic waves
2. Construct a poem on the importance of electromagnetic
wave in our modern society.
3. Appreciate practical applications of the different regions
of electromagnetic waves

LEARNING COMPETENCY

Cite examples of practical application of different region of

EM waves, such as the use of radio wave in telecommunication.
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I. WHAT HAPPENED

Hi! I’m Chris. Together

with Chammy, we will
guide you in this Self
Learning Kit (SLK) which
talks about
ELECTROMAGNETIC
WAVE! Before we learn
about it, let’s answer first
the Pre-Test.

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PRE-ACTIVITIES/PRE-TEST

A. Directions: Arrange the letters of the given statement. Write

your answer in your notebook

1. It stands for radio detecting and ranging. (DAARR)

2. It serves as filters to protect the body from ultraviolet
radiation. (NSSUEENCR IOLOTN)
3. They have the largest frequency in the electromagnetic
wave.
(AAMMG SYAR)
4. Region in electromagnetic wave that is also good for the
skin as it helps to make Vitamin D. (LTRVLTEUIOA
IIOAARDTN)
5. He discovered radio waves. (HNRCHIIE HRTZE)

II. WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

Hello! You have done the Pre-Test. It’s easy, right?

Have you ever go to a fast food restaurant or use microwave oven?

Are you using your cellular phone for Facebook, online class or video call to
call your friend? Have you ever listen to a radio to hear love songs and news?
Have you ever watch news in you television? Have you ever seen a rainbow?

If you said yes to all questions above, then you should be thankful for
the electromagnetic wave around us. This is the reason why we can watch
television or hear music from our radio. This is also the reason behind sending
messages to your friends or love ones using your smart phones.

There are many reasons that makes the electromagnetic wave

important to our modern society. With this SLK, we can cite examples of
practical application of different region of EM waves.

Read but don’t be stressed. Enjoy every learning that you will gain in
your life.
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DISCUSSION

RADIO WAVES

Wavelength: Greater than 1 x 10-1 meter

Frequency: Less than 3 x 109 Hertz
Discovered by: Heinrich Hertz

Image 1: Radio

Uses:
Radio waves have the largest wavelength in the electromagnetic
spectrum. Radio waves are used in radio and television communication.
These waves are transmitted easily through air. They do not cause damage if
absorbed by human body, and they can be reflected to change their
direction. These properties make them ideal for communication.

MICROWAVES

Wavelength: 1 x 10-3 - 1 x 10-1 meter

Frequency: 3 x 109 - 1 x 1011 Hertz

Image 2: Microwave Oven

Uses:
Microwaves can penetrate the atmosphere of the earth. This is the
reason why they used for satellite communication. Microwaves have short
wavelength and are reflected by small objects. This property is used in radar
(RAdio Detection And Ranging). They are also used to transmit television
news coverage from mobile broadcasting vehicle back to the station. In a
microwave oven, food absorbed certain microwave frequency very strongly.

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INFRARED
Wavelength: 7 x 10-7 - 1 x 10 -3 meter
Frequency: 3 x 1011 - 4 x 1014 Hertz
Discovered by: Sir William Herschel

Image 3: Remote Control

Uses:
Infrared light is used by electrical heater, cooker for cooking and by
infrared cameras which detect people in the dark. All objects emit infrared
light. The human eye cannot see this light but infrared cameras detect it. This
“thermal imaging” is useful for detecting people in the dark.
The following are some useful applications of IR radiation:
1. Infrared photographs taken from a satellite with special films provide
useful details of the vegetation on the Earth’s surface.
2. Infrared scanners are used to show the temperature variation of the
body. This can be used for medical diagnosis.
3. Infrared remote controls are used in TVs, video, cassette recorders, and
other electronic appliances.
4. Some night-vision goggles use IR.
5. Some autofocus cameras have transmitter that sends out infrared
pulses. The pulses are reflected by the object to be photographed
back to the camera. The distance of the object is calculated by the
time lag between the sending and receiving of pulses. The lens is then
driven by a built-in motor to adjust to get the correct focus of the
object.

VISIBLE LIGHT
Wavelength: 4 x 10 -7 - 7 x 10-7 meter
Frequency: 4 x 10 14 - 7.5 x 1014 Hertz
Uses:
Visible light is the light we
can see. It is used in fiber optic
communication, where coded
pulses of light travel through glass Image 4: Rainbow
fibers from a source to receiver.

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 Table 1: Wavelength of Different Colors of Light
Wavelength
Color
(nanometer)
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

ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION (UV Light)

Wavelength: 1 x 10 -8 - 4 x 10 -7 meter
Frequency: 7.5 x 1014 - 3 x 1016 Hertz
Discovered by: Johann Wilhelm Ritter

Uses:’
The sun is our main source of ultraviolet radiation
but there is also artificial source of UV light. Ultraviolet Image 5: UV Lamp
lamps are used by bank to check signature on
passbook.
Ultraviolet radiation can kill bacteria that are present in water- this
sterilizes the water and make it safe to drink. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation id also
good for the skin as it helps to make Vitamin D. However, too much
exposure to UV can cause skin problems. Suntan or sunscreen lotion serve as
filters to protect the body from ultraviolet radiation.
X-RAYS
Wavelength: 1 x 10-11 - 4 x 10 -8 meter
Frequency: 7.5 x 1016 - 3 x 1019 Hertz
Discovered by: Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen

Image 6: X-Ray Result

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Uses:
Long wavelength X-ray can penetrate the flesh but not the bones.
They are used in X-ray photography to help doctors look inside the body.
They are useful in diagnosing bone fracture and tumors.

Short wavelength X-rays can penetrate even through metals. They are
used in industry to inspect welded joints for faults.

Too much exposure to X-rays can damage body tissue and can cause
cancer.

GAMMA RAYS

Wavelength: Less than 1 x 10-11 meter

Frequency: Greater than 3 x 1019 Hertz
Discovered by: Paul Villard

Image 7: Medical Equipment Using

Gamma Radiation

Uses:
Gamma rays are very strong that they can kill living cells. Gamma rays are
used to treat cancer through the process called radiotherapy. They are also
used for sanitation of drinking water.

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Performance Task
Directions: Construct a poem that focuses on the importance of
Electromagnetic Wave in our modern society

Rubrics for Creating a Poem

Category Exceptional Good Developing Beginning

(10) (8) (6) (4)
Creativity The poem The poem The poem There is a
contains contains a contains a little
many few few evidence
creative creative creative of creativity
details details details in the
and/or and/or and/or poem.
description. description. description
but distract
from the
poem.
Focus on The entire Most of the Some of the No attempt
Topic poem is poem is poem is have been
related to the related to related to made to
topic. the topic. the topic. relate the
poem to
the topic.

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III. WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

The regions in the EM spectrum have various uses and applications as follows:

Application and Uses

Electromagnetic Wave
Radio and television
1. Radio Waves
communication
Satellite television and
2. Microwaves
communications
Remote control, household
3. Infrared Rays electrical
appliances
Artificial lighting, optical fibers in
4. Visible Light medical uses, screen of electronic
devices
5. Ultraviolet Radiation Sterilization, Fluorescence
Medical use, engineering
6. X-rays
applications
7. Gamma Rays Medical Treatment

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EVALUATION/POST TEST

Directions:

A. Match column A with columns B and C.

A
B C
EM Wave
Wavelength (m) Frequency (Hertz)

1. Radio Waves a. Greater than 1 x 10-1 h. Greater than 3 x 1019

2. Microwaves b. 1 x 10-3 - 1 x 10-1 i. 7.5 x 1016 - 3 x 1019

3. Infrared Rays c. 7 x 10-7 - 1 x 10-3 j. 7.5 x 1014 - 3 x 1016

4. Visible Light d. 4 x 10-7 - 7 x 10-7 k. 4 x 1014 - 7.5 x 1014

5. Ultraviolet Rays e. 1 x 10-8 - 4 x 10-7 l. 3 x 1011 - 4 x 1014

6. X-Rays f. 1 x 10-11 - 4 x 10-8 m. 3 x 109 - 1 x 1011

7. Gamma Rays g. Less than 1 x 10-11 n. Less than 3 x 109

B. Below are the applications of electromagnetic waves. State the type of

electromagnetic wave used in each application.

1. Remote Control
2. Texting
3. Fluorescence
4. Artificial Lighting
5. Checking bankbook signature
6. Radio Communication
7. Optical Fibers in medical use
8. Microwave oven
9. Medical Treatment
10. Identifying bone fracture

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF NEGROS ORIENTAL

SENEN PRISCILLO P. PAULIN, CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent

FAY C. LUAREZ, PHD, Ed. D, TM

OIC - Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

NILITA L. RAGAY, Ed.D.

OIC - Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
Acting CID Chief

RACHEL B. PICARDAL, Ed.D.

SGOD Chief

ROSELA R. ABIERA
Education Program Supervisor – (LRMS)

ARNOLD R. JUNGCO
Education Program Supervisor – (SCIENCE & MATH)

MARICEL S. RASID
Librarian II (LRMDS)

ELMAR L. CABRERA
PDO II (LRMDS)

DEXTER TAYKO
Illustrator

CHRISTOPHER D. YANGAN
Writer
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BETA QA TEAM

ZENAIDA A. ACADEMIA
DORIN FAYE D. CADAYDAY
MERCY G. DAGOY
RANJEL D. ESTIMAR
MARIA SALOME B. GOMEZ
JUSTIN PAUL ARSENIO C. KINAMOT
ARJIE T. PALUMPA

ALPHA QA TEAM

ZENAIDA A. ACADEMIA
ADELINE FE D. DIMAANO, Ed. D.
VICENTE B. MONGCOPA
FLORENTINA P. PASAJINGE

DISCLAIMER

The information, activities and assessments used in this material are designed to provide
accessible learning modality to the teachers and learners of the Division of Negros Oriental. The
contents of this module are carefully researched, chosen, and evaluated to comply with the set
learning competencies. The writers and evaluator were clearly instructed to give credits to
information and illustrations used to substantiate this material. All content is subject to copyright and
may not be reproduced in any form without expressed written consent from the division.

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SYNOPSIS

This Self Learning Kit is

discussing about the regions
electromagnetic waves. It cites
some examples of practical
application of the different regions
of electromagnetic waves. This SLK
is made simpler so that the students
will easily understand the
importance of electromagnetic
wave in our modern society.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR, ILLUSTRATOR, LAY-OUT ARTIST

Mr. Christopher D. Yangan graduated with the

degree of Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in
Negros Oriental State University in the year 2009.
He is a Teacher I in Maria Macahig National High
School, Bonawon, Siaton, Negros Oriental since
2014-present. He is the district science coordinator
in Siaton IV District.

Mr. Dexter Tayko is a graduate of Alternative

Learning System (ALS) in year 2019. He has a
National Certificate II in Bread and Pastry
Production. He is currently working at Henia Hotel,
Dumaguete City.

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