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National High School STUDENT LEARNING GUIDE IN SCIENCE 10

Quarter II, Week 1

Lesson 1: Wavelengths of Different EM Waves

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY

S10FE-IIa-b-47: Compare the relative wavelengths of different forms of Electromagnetic

waves.

In this set of activities, you should:

1. label the different forms of Electromagnetic waves based on wavelength;
2. determine the arrangement of different forms of Electromagnetic waves
according to wavelength; and
3. compare the wavelength of different forms of Electromagnetic waves.

WHAT YOU NEED TO REMEMBER?

Good day Maylinian! Let us enjoy as we learn about the different EM waves 😊

Caon, (2020). Waves, Light Waves, Sound Waves, and Ultrasound the Physics of. Retrieved from:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/324934955
 A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy.
 Parts of wave:
 Crest is the highest point in the waves.
 Trough is the lowest point in the wave.
 Amplitude is the height of the wave.
 Wavelength is the spatial period, or space of the wave. The distance over which the wave's shape repeats.
So basically like crest to crest.

 Waves,
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Ultrasound the Physics of. Retrieved from:
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 Electromagnetic waves or EM waves are waves that are created because of vibrations between an electric field
and a magnetic field.
 Electromagnetic waves are formed when an electric field meets a magnetic field.
 James Clerk Maxwell formulated the Electromagnetic Wave Theory which says that an oscillating electric
current should be capable of radiating energy in the form of Electromagnetic waves
 The Electromagnetic spectrum is a continuum of electromagnetic waves arranged according to frequency and
wavelength.
 Waves in the EM spectrum include the following from the longest wavelength to the shortest wavelength.
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  Radio waves (longest wavelength)
 Microwaves
 Infrared waves
 Visible light
 Ultraviolet
 X-rays
 Gamma rays (shortest wavelength)

LONGEST to SHORTEST
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Caon, (2020). Waves, Light Waves, Sound Waves, and Ultrasound the Physics of. Retrieved from:
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YOUR TASKS!

Reminder: DO NOT WRITE ANYTHING ON THIS STUDENT LEARNING GUIDE.

Write your answers on your answers sheet.

Enrichment Activity 1: Label the different forms of EM waves based on the wavelength. Choose your answer in
the box. Write only the answer. (2 points each)

Radio waves Infrared waves Ultraviolet Gamma rays

Microwaves Visible light X-rays

ANSWER:
1. GAMMA RAY 2. XRAY 3. ULTRAVIOLET 4. VISIBLE LIGHT 5. INFRARED
6. MICROWAVES 7. RADIO WAVE

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

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Enrichment Activity 2A: Copy the diagram below. Then, arrange the different forms of Electromagnetic waves in
the box from longest to shortest wavelength. Write your answer in the diagram. (2 points each)
ANSWERS:
Radio waves Infrared waves Ultraviolet 1.RADIOGamma
WAVE rays
Microwaves Visible light X-rays 2. MICROWAVE
3. INFRARED
4. VISIBLE LIGHT
5. ULTRAVIOLET
6. XRAY
7. GAMMA RAY

Written Task 1: Compare the wavelength of the given different forms of Electromagnetic waves. Fill in the blank with
the word: SHORTER or LONGER. Write only the answer. (1 point each)
ANSWERS:
1. Radio wave is ___________ than Microwave 1. LONGER
2. Visible light is ___________ than Infrared wave 2. SHORTER
3. Microwave is ___________ than Ultraviolet 3. LONGER
4. Gamma ray is ___________ than X-ray 4. SHORTER
5. Radio wave is ___________ than Visible light 5. LONGER
6. Ultraviolet is ___________ than Microwave 6. SHORTER
7. Microwave is ___________ than Gamma ray 7. LONGER
8. Ultraviolet is ___________ than Radio wave 8. SHORTER
9. Radio wave is ___________ Gamma ray 9. LONGER
10. X-ray is ___________ Infrared wave 10. SHORTER

WRAP-UP ACTIVITY

Copy the diagram below. Then, arrange the different forms of Electromagnetic waves in the box from shortest to
longest wavelength. Write your answer in the diagram. (2 points each)
Radio waves Infrared waves Ultraviolet Gamma rays
Microwaves Visible light X-rays

ANSWERS:
1. GAMMA RAY
2. XRAY
3. ULTRAVIOLET
4. VISIBLE LIGHT
5. INFRARED
6. MICROWAVE
REFERENCES
7. RADIO WAVE

 Learner’s Material in Science 10

pp. 146- 148
 Caon, (2020). Waves, Light Waves, Sound
Waves, and Ultrasound the Physics of.
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