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ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES
I. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT
Filipinos are fond of using cellphones for gaming, texting and calling, watching
our favorite movies and teleseryes, live performances, and concerts of both local and
foreign artists. We also love to listen to music and songs of our idolized singers and
performers. Have you ever wondered why the performances of these artists can be
watched on our television even though they are very far? How the messages of your
friends and families reached you through cellphones?
The Philippines is now facing this very alarming pandemic known as COVID-
19. One of the ways on how to detect the symptoms of this disease is through the
use of thermal scanners that uses infrared radiation. In hospitals gamma rays and x-
rays are used to diagnose and treat diseases. These three types of EM waves can
be useful or harmful depending on its use.
Objectives:
1. Define or describe the different types of Electromagnetic (EM) waves.
2. Compare the frequencies and wavelength of the different Electromagnetic
(EM) waves.
3. Cite useful applications of different Electromagnetic (EM) waves.
III. ACTIVITIES
ELICIT:
Let’s check your prior knowledge about our lesson for today. Answer the
questions below.
Directions: Identify what is being asked or described in each item then write the
letter of the correct answer in your answer sheet.
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2. What is not a characteristic of radio waves?
A. shorter Range C. not light sensitive
B. not line of sight D. can pass through walls
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9. Where is ultraviolet ray used?
A. It is used to kill cancer cells.
B. It is used in the production of vitamin D in our skin
C. It is used in identifying original from fake banknotes.
D. It is used in sterilization of water in drinking fountains
ENGAGE:
Are you familiar with the different Electromagnetic (EM) waves? Let’s do the
activity.
Activity 1: COMPLETE ME!
Complete the statement below to describe the terms:
1. Microwaves have smaller _______ than _______ waves. They are used in
________ communications, _______, television transmission and _____.
radio cooking satellite radar wavelengths frequency
6. Ultra violet ______ lies just beyond the ____ end of ________
visible spectrum radiation violet red
7. Gamma rays are used to treat _______ through the process called _____.
cancer radiotherapy diseases
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10. All x-rays are _____ because they can _____ healthy living ____ of our
body.
cells damage dangerous helpful
On the next page, are different pictures showing how Electromagnetic (EM)
waves are applied. Match it to the EM waves in the table below by writing the letter
only.
EM Wave Applications/Uses
Radio waves
Microwaves
Infrared
Visible light
Ultraviolet
X-rays
Gamma rays
A B C
http://news-medical.net http://independentimaging.com http://universetoday.com
D E F
http://symmetrymagazine.org http://digikey.com http://elprocus.com
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www.darvill.clara.net
EXPLORE:
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To gain more ideas about the EM waves perform the activity below.
CHARACTERISTICS
Frequenc Energy
Wavelength y Note:
Note: Write Note: Write HARMFUL
EM USEFUL
WAVES
short, Write high, APPLICATIONS EFFECTS/
shorter high, higher, DISADVANTAGE
shortest higher, highest
highest
Radio
wave
Microwav
e
Infrared
Visible
light
UV
Radiation
X-ray
Gamma
ray
A. Production of vitamin D in our skin J. Can cause skin cancer
B. Sterilization of water in drinking fountains K. Can damage healthy living
cells in the body
C. Identifying original from fake banknotes L. Used to kill cancer
cells.
D. Diagnosing bone fracture and dense tumour. M. Used to whiten shirts.
E. Used in sterilizing medical equipment. N. Burn skin and hurt
eyes
F. Camera autofocusing O. Distance sensitive
G. Radio broadcasting P. costly
H. Satellite communication
I. Able to see the beauty of nature
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Activity 2. EM WAVES PUZZLE
Direction: Complete the crossword puzzle below.
1
2
8 4
5
3
7 6
10
ACROSS: DOWN:
4. lie at the other end of the 1. unit used to measure the frequency of
electromagnetic spectrum waves
7. lies just beyond the violet end 2. formulated the electromagnetic wave
of the visible spectrum theory
9. has the longest wavelength in 3. is a disturbance that transfer energy
the EM spectrum 5. radio transmitter and
10. the only EM wave that can be receiver that uses
seen by humans microwaves
6. consists of an antenna, transmitter
and receiver
8. penetrate the food being heated
EXPLAIN:
RADIO WAVES
https://ya-webdesign.com/image/radio-clipart/189142.html
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Radio waves have a very wide range of wavelengths. The whole region of the
radio wave is divided into smaller regions or wavebands. Each waveband is
allocated by law to a specific radio service.
Low frequency waves are suitable for communication over great distances.
But the curvature of the earth limits the range to about 80 kilometers. To extend the
range, a repeater is used. The repeater receives signal and re-transmits it to the
receiving station.
High frequency waves can be reflected by the ionosphere. This enables the
waves to be transmitted over great distances.
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Applications of Microwaves
1. Satellite communication
2. Radars
3. TV transmission
4. Microwave oven
How a microwave oven cooks food inside it?
1. A part of the oven produces microwaves.
2. The microwaves are sent to the reflecting fan.
3. The microwaves are reflected in many directions by the fan and the walls
of the microwave oven.
4. As microwaves pass through the food, they transfer energy to the water
molecules in the form of heat. This will cook the food.
INFRARED RADIATION
Infrared radiation lies beyond the red end of the visible light. It is emitted by all
objects. The amount and wavelength of radiation depend on temperature. Below
5000 C, an object emits only infrared radiation.
Above 5000C, an object glows and emits both
infrared and some visible light.
Our bodies radiate infrared and under infrared
camera or a night vision goggle, our images
appear in variety of colors. The differences in color
determine the differences in temperature.
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The following are the characteristics of infrared that can be considered as
disadvantages:
1. Transmitters and receivers should be directly aligned to connect and
communicate.
2. It can be blocked by common materials.
3. Distance sensitive; performance drops as distance increases.
4. Weather sensitive; transmission can easily be affected by weather
conditions like rain.
5. Can also be affected by light such as sunlight.
ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION
X-RAYS
X-rays come just after ultraviolet rays. They are of shorter wavelength but
carries higher energy than the UV.
Short wavelength X-rays can penetrate even through metals. They are used
in industry to inspect welded joints for faults.
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All X-rays are dangerous because they can
damage healthy living cells of the body. This is the
reason why frequent exposure to x-rays should be
avoided. Too much exposure to X-rays can damage
body tissues and can cause cancer.
The frequencies of X-rays range from 3 x 10 16 to 3 x
x-ray clipart retrieved from clipart- 1019 Hz.
library.com/x-ray-cliparts.html
GAMMA RAYS
Gamma rays lie at the other end of the
electromagnetic spectrum. They are the shortest
in wavelength and highest in frequency. They
carry the highest amount of energy, thus they are
more dangerous. Gamma rays are emitted by
stars and some radioactive substances. They can
only be blocked with lead and thick concrete.
Gamma rays are very strong that they can
kill living cells. Gamma rays are used to treat Gamma ray retrieved from
https://www.ck12.org/c/physics/gam
cancer through the process called radiotherapy. ma-rays/lesson/Gamma-rays-MS-
They are also used for sterilization of drinking PS/
water.
ELABORATE:
Activity 1. Expect the EM Spectrum
Study the figures below and answer the questions provided.
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Questions:
1. What EM wave has the shortest wavelength?
2. What EM wave has the highest frequency?
3. How do you compare the frequency of infrared to the frequency of Gamma
rays?
4. What happens to the frequency as the wavelength decreases?
Questions:
1. What EM wave is best applied in broadcasting?
2. What EM wave is best for cooking?
3. What is the use of ultraviolet radiation?
4. What EM waves are best used in diagnosing and treating diseases?
5. What EM waves will enable us to see what surrounds us?
EXTEND:
APPLICATION/USES
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Activity 2. HUNT ME!
Direction: Hunt the words given on the box below Put a line either horizontal,
vertical or diagonal. Note: there is no space provided for two words e.g. thermal
scanner
I B C E L L P H O N E A R R Y D O E G L O
R N E L E A O S N E I R E A N T E N N A W
R E F E Y T L A T R B T Y D H O V L I L T
A R X R A Y Y R H F E D O I E N E S N A T
D A R A A I G I E A L O U A A D I O S E H
T W M N D R O R S R I E O T R O C N L P E
N A A T R E E A P W E S P Y T Y A O I A F
O S N B R O A D C A S T I N G O I I D T U
K O K B O Y E I O E V G E O D V N S E A T
M K A A T T R O T R E O N U A B S I M K E
E A Y T O H A N P E T O T R O R Y V E N R
D F A A R A G A A V H N T H E E A E S A E
T R A D I A T I O N A L H E S L R L A S E
S O T N A K H S L E U O E R G I A E Y A V
A T A A T E O O I E T N D E O E M T C N A
B A N K N R T A N Y L C O A O V M M U G W
S U N L I G H T T O H B O N N E A E A A O
U N S P B O T Y I U E E I D A O G T S R R
I L A A I H O A N A H M R S N F F H E T C
T E B Y N N T M G R E O A M I L E I Y O I
T H E R M A L S C A N N E R O V E N O M M
EVALUATION:
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4. What is the best application of Microwaves?
A. Computers C. Sterilization
B. Telephones D. Satellite communication
9. Why are X-rays suitable for diagnosing one fracture and dense tumours?
A. Because they cannot penetrate soft tissues.
B. Because they can penetrate soft tissues and dense matter such as
bones.
C. Because they cannot penetrate dense matters such as muscles and
bones.
D. Because they can pass through soft tissues but are filtered by dense
matter such as the bones.
IV. REFLECTION
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I wish to ask my teacher about
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V. REFERENCE/S
o (Herma D. Acosta, 2015)
o How does the sun Damage skin retrieved fromhttps://treatcancer.com/blog/how-
the-sun-damages-skin/
o http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/infrared_galleries
o https://www.clipartmax.com/middle/m2H7K9N4m2b1i8d3_clipart-ir-symbol-logo-
rh-openclipart-org-dormir-clip-infrared-symbol/
o https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.livescience.com/amp/50678-visible-
light.html
o https://treatcancer.com/blog/how-the-sun-damages-skin/
Writer:
JOSEPH E. LANIOG
Teacher I, Zeferino Arroyo High School, SDO, Iriga City
Reviewers:
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Editors:
LOURDES P. CASTROVERDE - Head Teacher III, Science
Zeferino Arroyo High School
MARISOL D. ANDRADA - Master Teacher I, Sto. Niño National High School
Layout Artist:
RAYMOND T. TORALDE
Teacher II, Rinconada National Technical Vocational School - Annex
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