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SCIENCE
QUARTER 2 – MODULE 2
(WEEK 3-4)

Applications of
Electromagnetic
Waves
Science – Grade 10
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Quarter 2 – Module 2: Applications of Electromagnetic Waves
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Science
Quarter 2 – Module 2:
Applications of Electromagnetic
Waves

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Module 2 on Applications of Electromagnetic Waves!

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 What I Need to Know

You have learned from the previous lesson that electromagnetic waves are
produced through accelerating electrons with the combination of electrical and
magnetic fields. Having said that there are 7 forms of EM waves, all these can
propagate and travel through different media and even in empty space, or vacuum.
It was also discussed that based from the relative wavelengths, frequencies, and
energies that each EM wave has, they are arranged logically in a so – called,
electromagnetic spectrum. Now that you know these starters for electromagnetic
waves, you might start to wonder how these waves are applied and connected to
our daily lives? In which aspect of our lives are these EM waves evident?

This module will provide you with the essential information and activities
that will help you learn more about the 7 EM waves, specifically, their practical
applications in different fields such as telecommunications and medicine.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. cite examples of practical applications of the 7 electromagnetic waves in our
everyday life;
2. differentiate low energy EM from high energy EM waves based from their real
– life applications; and
3. create characters as representations of each EM waves and their significant
applications in various fields such as in telecommunications and medicine
through your learning activity sheet.

What I Know

Directions: Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer in a
separate sheet of paper.

1. What type of electromagnetic wave is used for night vision goggles?

A. infrared C. radio wave
B. microwave D. x - ray

2. Which EM waves is/are most useful in telecommunications?

A. Microwave and infrared C. Radio wave and microwave
B. Radio wave and infrared D. Radio wave only

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3. Which shows a correct pairing of EM wave and its application?
A. gamma ray : thermal scanners
B. infrared : autofocus cameras
C. microwave : optical fibers
D. radio wave : radiotherapies

4. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is used to produce image of the brain

through scanning. What EM wave is behind this technology?
A. infrared C. radio wave
B. microwave D. ultraviolet ray

5. Which is NOT an application of low to high frequency radio waves?

A. AM radio broadcasting C. satellite communication
B. FM radio broadcasting D. TV broadcasting

6. One well - known application of microwave is the RADAR which uses

microwaves to transmit and collect data from vehicles passing by in
expressways. What does the acronym RADAR stands for?
A. Radio Detection and Ranging C. Radiating Detection and Ranging
B. Radio Distancing and Ranging D. Radiating Distance and Ranging

7. The lamps used by banks to check whether paper bills are real, emits what
kind of electromagnetic wave?
A. gamma ray B. microwave C. Ultraviolet ray D. x – ray

8. What type of electromagnetic radiation is emitted by remote controls?

A. infrared C. radio wave
B. microwave D. visible light

9. Which of these materials can block gamma rays?

A. very thick fiber glass C. thick walls made of iron and copper
B. lead and thick concrete D. specialized rubber and concrete wall

10. In the field of medicine, which EM wave is used in radiotherapies?

A. gamma ray B. microwave C. Ultraviolet ray D. x – ray
11. Which statement below is CORRECT about low or high energy EM waves?
A. Low frequency waves can penetrate the human skin and cells making
it useful in the medical field.
B. High energy waves are safe to use in cooking foods faster and
prolonging its shelf life.
C. Low frequency waves are mostly used in broadcasting and
telecommunications.
D. High energy waves can be used to disseminate information faster in
broadcasting.
12. What type of EM wave is used in thermal scanners?
A. infrared B. microwave C. radio wave D. x – ray

13. What essential vitamin in the skin is produced through the sunlight that
gives a tanning effect upon exposure to the sun?
A. vitamin A B. vitamin C C. vitamin D D. vitamin E

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 14. How does microwave makes the process of cooking faster?
A. The energy carried by microwave destroys the molecular bonds acting
on the food so that heat will easily penetrate all the parts of the food.
B. The microwave shakes up the water molecules of the food which
creates molecular friction to produce heat that will cook the food inside.
C. The energy carried by the microwave activates and induces oil in the
food that will help it to be easily cooked.
D. The microwave dissolves the excess water molecules of the food which
helps in cooking the food inside.
15. Which does NOT allow X-ray radiation to penetrate through it?
A. bones B. fats C. muscles D. human skin

How did you find the pre – test? How many items did you answered correctly? If
you got a perfect score, you may choose to skip this module or decide to continue
and deepen your knowledge and understanding about the topic to be discussed.
But if you got a score of 14 and below, you must proceed with the learning
experiences prepared in this module.

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Lesson
Applications of
1 Electromagnetic Waves

What’s In

Electromagnetic waves are everywhere! We may not be able to see most of

them through our naked eyes because of their wavelengths which are sensitive to
our eyes, but the characteristics they possess makes them beneficial in our
everyday lives. Through the development of electromagnetic theories, physicists
were able to learn more about these EM waves, specifically, how they are produced
and propagated. In addition, there are 7 forms of EM waves which are arranged
logically in the electromagnetic spectrum. Can you still recall and arrange the 7 EM
waves in the spectrum?

Directions: Using the scrambled words, recall the names of the 7 forms/types of
electromagnetic waves. Afterwards, use the words you have formed and locate
which part of the spectrum should they be placed. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. M A M G A A Y R

2.
I F N R E D A R

3.
I R O C E V A M W

4.
I I S V E L B G L I H T

5.
X R Y A

6.
L V U I O T R A L T E

G L I H T

7. A R I D O W A E V

Now, it is time to recall your electromagnetic spectrum. Where should these

7 EM waves be placed? Complete the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum located
on the next page.

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 Increasing frequency, increasing energy
Decreasing/Shorter wavelength
1.

2.

6.

7.
3.

4.

5.

Figure 1: The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Were you able to place the 7 electromagnetic waves correctly in the spectrum
above? The next time you encounter a challenge like this one, just bear in mind
that EM waves are arranged relative to their wavelengths, frequencies, and the
energy that they have.

What’s New

Look back on Figure 1, have you noticed that aside from the comparison in
wavelength, some of the most common applications of the 7 electromagnetic waves
were also presented? From radio wave up to the rightmost portion of the spectrum
where you can find the gamma rays, their applications are distinct and essential in
different fields like telecommunications and medicine. In fact, did you know that
the concept of some superheroes that you are fond of watching were derived from
electromagnetic waves?

For instance, are you familiar with marvel superheroes? If you answered yes,
then who is your favorite among them? Some of you may have chosen one of the
biggest and strongest Marvel superheroes with the name, The Incredible Hulk.
Hulk, aside from his distinct green color has a very colorful and fascinating
backstory on how he has acquired his superpowers. Read and study the short
comic strip on the next page to find out more about the story of a scientist turning
into a superhero.

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 After reading the comic strip, share your thoughts about it by answering the
given guide questions on a separate sheet of paper.

Guide Questions:

Q1. The Incredible Hulk was

exposed to what type of
electromagnetic wave?

Q2. What do you know so far

about the electromagnetic
wave that The Incredible Hulk
was exposed to?

Q3. What do you think will

Figure 2: A comic strip showing the story how The
Incredible Hulk acquired his power
surely happen to a person of
he were exposed to the same
EM that transformed the
scientist in the given comic
strip, into a superhero?

Notes to the Teacher

For additional references about the backstory of The Incredible
Hulk’s exposure to electromagnetic radiation, the teacher may
ask the students with access to the internet to watch the short
clip of the movie in this link or search on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTXnxA0qEDY
Search: Bruce Banner Gamma Radiation Exposure (Scene) Hulk
(2003) Movie CLIP HD

What is It

Radio Wave
Radio wave which is in the leftmost part of the spectrum, has the longest
wavelength and lowest frequency among the 7 electromagnetic waves. With these
characteristics, radio waves are used in broadcasting and communications.
Information are transmitted via radio waves through the vibration of charges in

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antennas. These antennas send the energy to the space while receivers are in
charge of picking up these energies in the form of signals and later on converted
into its desired form such as sound, images and
other data.

From the name itself, the mechanism of

how a radio works is derived from this
electromagnetic wave. If you are a fan of music,
you probably enjoy every morning tuning in to
your favorite FM radio station while some who
prefers to tune in for fresh news, AM radio is also
a choice. Frequency Modulation (FM) and
Amplitude Modulation (AM) radio use different range of wavelengths, AM radio has
longer wavelengths compared to FM radio. This means that FM radio uses higher
frequencies thus, explains why it is easier to pick up FM radio signals at most
times.

Aside from radio, the various wavelength and frequencies of radio waves are
used in various applications as shown in Table 1 below.

Table 1. Radio Waves’ Frequencies, Wavelengths and Their Applications

(adapted from Science 10 Learner’s Material, pg. 151)

In the field of medicine on the other hand, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

(MRI), which uses strong magnetic field and radio waves, are used to take images of
the brain. Unlike x – rays, this is a non – invasive procedure, which means,
patients have lesser or negligible amount of exposure to radiation.

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 Microwave
Next to radio waves in terms of having the highest frequency but shorter
wavelength, is the microwave. This EM wave is quite familiar because of its use in
communications but most especially in cooking. The microwave oven that we use in
cooking our food uses the EM wave, microwave. As the microwave passes through
your food, it disturbs the water molecules on the food, making such molecules
move back and forth billion times per second, thus, generates energy in the form of
heat that helps in cooking the food
faster.

In addition, Radio Detecting and

Ranging (RADAR) which is often seen
in expressways as camera – like
device, is also an application of
microwaves in shorter wavelengths.
RADAR has an antenna which moves
around to scan the surrounding,
specifically, capturing the speed and
direction of passing vehicles. It became
useful in managing and dealing drivers
Figure 3: RADAR in Expressways
who tends to overspeed in (Source: https://www.leetech-led.com/etc.html)
expressways, consequently, lessening
tendencies of vehicular accidents.

Microwaves have higher frequency compared to radio waves, this makes it

possible for microwaves to penetrate the Earth’s atmosphere. Most communication
satellites work because of microwave allowing us to communicate with the rest of
the world. At present, the impact of microwaves in our daily lives is maximized with
the use of cellular phones which transmits and receives microwave signals from or
to different cellular towers.

Infrared
Between the microwave and visible light in the electromagnetic spectrum is
the EM wave called as infrared. All objects that emits heat or thermal energy
produces infrared. With the help of different devices, the emission of infrared by a
certain object or body can be observed as represented by different colors. Among
the common applications of infrared are infrared scanners, night – vision goggles,
remote controls, and autofocus infrared cameras.

With the recent global pandemic, the use

of thermal scanners has been a must in almost
all establishments. This device uses infrared to
indicate the temperature of a certain body. It

Figure 4: The Use of Thermal Scanners

(Source:
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became a part of protocol that every person who wishes to enter a certain
establishment needs to be checked. It became effective in identifying people who
might have developed high fever due to probable infection from COVID – 19.

Similarly, airports also use infrared cameras and scanners to detect

passengers’ temperature. Before going on board, each passenger’s whole-body
temperature is being observed as they pass through infrared cameras and scanners
where security and health personnel observe the images formed through monitors.
Colors emitted usually indicates the temperature of people passing by, green and
blue colors indicate colder temperature while red and yellow indicates warmer or
higher temperature.

Another important application of infrared is used in military. Night – vision

goggles are used by military men during their missions to see objects at night
through emission of unknown object or body’s heat in the surrounding being
observed.

Visible Light
The colors that our eyes can perceive is part of the electromagnetic
spectrum. The visible light is the only portion of the spectrum that our eyes are
sensitive to and can be sensed. This part of the spectrum is divided into different
colors through the dispersion of white light, producing the colors red, orange,
yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet, respectively.

Figure 5: Dispersion of White Light on a Prism

(Source: https://www.tes.com/lessons/pUOIFLDWMW3yQg/spectroscopy)

In the color spectrum formed by the visible light, red has the longest
wavelength while violet has the shortest yet highest frequency. The way we see
objects in the daily basis in their beautiful colors is due to the visible light, making
it most probably one of the most useful EM waves to us. Aside from this, visible
light paved way to the use of lasers for various surgical procedures, neon lights for
creative and eye – catching signboards, and of course, all television, mobile phone
and computer screens work because of visible light.

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Ultraviolet Light
Have you ever tried to do tanning under
the sun? This is one of the applications of
ultraviolet light. The ultraviolet radiation coming
from the sun reacts with the melanin in our skin
which is responsible for skin color. Once it
undergoes reaction, the UV radiation oxidizes the
Figure 6: Tanning Under the Sun
melanin, making it darker which results (Source: http://clipart-library.com/tanning-people-cliparts.html)
to a darker skin.
Ultraviolet light can also be produced artificially such as in UV lamps which
are used by banks to check signatures on passbooks, as well as in identifying fake
banknotes. Using fluorescent ink, security marks are printed in bills and being
scanned by UV lamps. In the field of medicine, special types of UV lamps are also
used to disinfect and sterilized medical apparatus. A lot of UV lamps has been
available in the market lately as people use it to disinfect objects where bacteria
and viruses can stay. However, the World Health Organization reminds the public
that these UV lamps should not be used to disinfect hands and other parts of the
body as it may cause skin irritation and it can damage our eyes.

X – Ray
X – rays are high frequency and
therefore, high energy carrying EM waves
which lies between the ultraviolet light and
gamma ray in the electromagnetic
spectrum. It was discovered by Wilhelm
Conrad Roentgen, accidentally in 1895 and
called it as “X” which indicates an
unknown type of radiation. Using this
discovery, he took a picture of his wife’s
hand with its wedding ring and it became
Figure 7: Roentgen and the First X – ray Image
one of the most historical photos in the (Source: https://voxytalksy.com/inventors-who-didnt-really-invent-the-
field of Physics. This unknown radiation is invention-they-got-credited-for/)

now most useful in the field of medicine as it is used to produce images of the
bones to check fractures and some internal organ problems. X – rays can pass
through soft tissues such as fats and muscles but not on hard tissues such as
bones. As x – rays reach the bones, it is only absorbed thus explains why x – ray
imaging only shows bones. However, due to its high energy, precautionary
measures must be observed in doing x- ray procedures such as the number of x –
ray test one must undergo in a year, the patient’s condition, and other restrictions.

At present, x – ray imaging is not just limited in the field of medicine, it is

also currently used to check cracks and fissures in buildings and other structural

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components and is also applied in security inspections to check package contents
and other passenger items for transport.

Gamma Ray
Having the highest frequency and thus highest energy, gamma rays are
usually used in extensive procedures in the field of medicine and even in food
preservation. With its characteristics, it can pass through all types of materials
making it extremely useful in the field of medicine. Though it is well known to
cause cancer because of its ionizing radiation, when used in controlled
environment, it could also be used for radiotherapy where it can kill bacteria and
cancer cells.

Furthermore, radiotherapy is a
term used for a medical procedure
where ionizing or high – energy waves
are used to kill cancer cells, slow down
the growth and shrink tumors. To
lessen its effect on the body of a
patient, targeted radiotherapy is
applied where a computer – generated
image and estimated position of the
targeted tumor or part is produced. It
gives higher chance of putting the Figure 8: Targeted Radiotherapy
most possible highest dosage of (Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/brain-stereotactic-
radiosurgery/multimedia/brain-stereotactic-targeting/img-20008014)
radiation on the targeted part leaving
the nearby parts at spare.

Gamma rays are widely used as well in preservation by killing the microbes
and decay – causing bacteria in foods. In this manner, the food is ensured to last
longer, for an instance, delaying the ripening of fruits and vegetables which is ideal
for products that need to be imported and exported in different places. With the
same concept, they are also used to sterilized medical equipment without the need
to use chemical treatments.

What’s More

Activity 1.1 Low Energy Versus High Energy EM Waves

The electromagnetic spectrum can be divided into two parts based on the
characteristics and placements of every electromagnetic wave. Study the EM
spectrum on the next page and classify the given pool of words whether they are a
low or high energy EM wave application. Copy the diagram on the next page and
write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

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 LOW ENERGY WAVES HIGH ENERGY WAVES

APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS
VISIBLE
LIGHT

POOL OF WORDS

Tanning Transmitter Receiver Sterilization

Food Preservation Medicine

Broadcasting Radiotherapy Satellite Communication

Guide Questions:
1. In what field are low energy EM waves usually used/applied?
2. In connection to your answer in number 1, why are they used in such field?
3. Where are high energy EM waves usually used/applied?
4. What do you think is the advantage of using high energy EM waves in the
applications you have listed under its category?
5. Based on where they are used, how are you going to explain now the
difference between low and high energy EM waves?

What I Have Learned

Let us find out what you have learned from our lesson in practical
applications of different electromagnetic waves. Complete each statement by
selecting the keyword to make it true and accurate.

1. Radio waves have varied wavebands, (high , low) frequencies are usually used
in radio broadcasting.
2. FM radio stations use (shorter , longer) wavelength than AM radios.

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 3. (Radio waves , Microwaves) are mostly used in satellite communication
because it can easily pass through the Earth’s atmosphere.
4. The visible light can be divided into different colors ranging from (orange ,
red) which has the longest wavelength to the color violet.
5. Any object that emits heat produces (infrared , ultraviolet rays).
6. With the use of (microwaves , gamma rays), microbes and other decay –
causing bacteria are removed in fruits and vegetables which results to delaying
its ripening.
7. In a temperature scanner, an image which is almost covered with green and
blue color indicates a (cold , hot) object.
8. During tanning of the skin, the kind and amount of (melanin , keratin)
produced indicates the color of the skin.
9. To be able to see at night, military men uses night – vision goggles to sense
objects around them. This is an application of (microwave , infrared).
10. Neon lights used in sign boards are all applications of (visible light ,
ultraviolet light).

What I Can Do

Take us on a tour inside your house. Can you identify some objects or items
that you have at home which shows the application of the different electromagnetic
waves? Enumerate at least 10 things you can find within your household premises
and identify what electromagnetic wave is involved on it. Use the format below for
your answer.

Household Item Location EM Wave Application/s

Radio wave
Microwave
1. Television Living Room
Infrared
Visible Light

Assessment

Directions: Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer in a
separate sheet of paper.

1. Unlike X – rays, the creation of images of the brain is done with the help of
what EM wave?
A. infrared C. radio wave
B. microwave D. visible light

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2. What EM wave is produced by all objects which emits heat or thermal
energy?
A. gamma ray C. microwave
B. infrared D. ultraviolet ray
3. Which shows a correct pairing of EM wave and its application?
A. infrared : MRI
B. infrared : thermal scanners
C. microwave : sterilization
D. microwave : AM and FM radio

4. What EM wave is used in RADARs which are used to detect the direction and
motion of objects on a certain surrounding?
A. infrared C. visible light
B. microwave D. x - ray

5. Which is NOT an application of a low energy EM wave?

A. night – vision goggles C. satellite communications
B. radio broadcasting D. sterilization of medical equipment

6. Radiotherapy is a medical procedure which is done to kill cancer cells and

tumors. What EM wave is used in this procedure?
A. gamma ray C. visible light
B. ultraviolet light D. x - ray

7. Among the colors in the visible light spectrum, which has the shortest
wavelength?
A. blue B. green C. red D. violet

8. What type of electromagnetic radiation is emitted by lamps which are used by

banks to check fake banknotes?
A. gamma ray C. visible light
B. microwave D. ultraviolet light
9. Which of these body parts an x – ray will NOT be able to pass through?
A. bone B. fat C. muscle D. skin
10. The use of cellular phones has become an important part of modern
communications, which EM wave/s are related to the use of cell phones?
I. infrared II. microwave III. radio wave IV. visible light

A. I and III only C. I, II, and III only

B. II and III only D. I, II, III and IV
11. Which statement is INCORRECT about low or high energy EM waves?
A. High frequency waves can penetrate the human skin and cells making
it useful in the medical field.
B. High energy waves are used in negligible amount to use in prolonging
the shelf – life of foods.
C. Low frequency waves are widely used to disinfect and sterilize killing
microbes and other bacteria present in objects.
D. Low energy waves are usually used to disseminate information faster
in broadcasting.

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 12. Which EM wave is related to the use and application of lasers?
A. gamma ray B. microwave C. visible light D. x – ray

13. The sun is a good and natural source of what high – energy EM wave?
A. gamma ray B. ultraviolet light C. visible light D. x - ray
14. How does microwave helps in the process of cooking our foods faster?
A. The energy brought by microwave destroys the molecular bonds acting
on the food so that radiation will cook the food instead of heat.
B. The microwave shakes up the water molecules of the food which
results to molecular friction producing heat that will cook the food.
C. The microwave dissolves the molecules present on the food which
easily cooks the food.
D. The radiation carried by the microwave emits oil on the food that will
cook it.
15. A person’s image produced from a thermal camera shows majority of red
and yellow color all over his body. What does this mean about the person’s body
temperature? The person has
A. colder body temperature C. warmer body temperature
B. normal body temperature D. changing body temperature

Additional Activities

Directions: Find and encircle the words which are related to the study of practical
applications of electromagnetic waves. Some of the words are hidden horizontally,
vertically, diagonally, or written in reverse so keep an eye on each of word!
NOTE: On a separate sheet of paper, copy the word search puzzle below and use it as your
answer sheet. If you are the first user of this module, you can use the spare copy found on
the back of this module.
The World of Electromagnetic Waves
Word Search

 BROADCASTING
 CAMERA
 CANCER
 COMMUNICATIONS
 MELANIN
 MICROWAVE
 RADAR
 RADIO
 RADIOTHERAPY
 SATELLITE
 STERILIZATION
 SUN
 TELEVISION
 TEMPERATURE
 XRAY

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What’s More
Assessment
Low – Energy EM Waves:
 Transmitter 1. C
 Receiver 2. B
 Broadcasting 3. B
 Satellite 4. B
 Communication 5. D
6. A
7. D
High – Energy EM Waves:
8. D
 Tanning
9. A
 Sterilization 10. D
 Food Preservation 11. C
 Medicine 12. C
 Radiotherapy 13. B
Guide Questions: 14. B
15. C
1. Communications and broadcasting
2. They have long wavelengths which are ideal for
sending information over long distances. What I Have Learned
3. Medicine and food preservation
4. They have short wavelength, high frequency and 1. low
energy which allows them to penetrate in almost all 2. shorter
materials. 3. Microwaves
5. Low – energy EM waves are used in
4. red
telecommunications, while high – energy EM waves
are usually used in the field of medicine. 5. infrared
6. gamma rays
7. cold
What's In
8. melanin
What I Know Part I: 9. infrared
1. Gamma Ray 10. visible light
1. A
2. Infrared
2. C
3. Microwave
3. B What’ s New
4. Visible Light
4. C 1. Gamma Ray
5. C 5. X ray
6. Ultraviolet Light 2. *Students answer may
6. A vary
7. Radio Wave
7. C
Part II: 3. Exposure to gamma ray
8. D
1. Radio Wave may happen in nuclear
9. B
10. A 2. Microwave powerplant sites. However, it
11. C 3. Infrared will not make you a
12. A 4. Visible Light superhero but rather, if
13. C 5. Ultraviolet Light exposed, it can cause health
14. B 6. X – ray problems and worst, can
15. A 7. Gamma Ray lead to death.
Answer Key
Additional Activities
The World of Electromagnetic Waves Word Search

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Learner’s Copy:

The World of Electromagnetic Waves Word Search

BROADCASTING MICROWAVE STERILIZATION

CAMERA RADAR SUN
CANCER RADIO TELEVISION
COMMUNICATIONS RADIOTHERAPY TEMPERATURE
MELANIN SATELLITE XRAY

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References
Printed Materials:

Department of Education, Bureau of Secondary Education. Learner’s Material, Unit

2.
Department of Education, Bureau of Secondary Education. Teacher’s Guide, Unit 2.

Electronic Sources:

The Electromagnetic Spectrum from

https://www.edge-ai-vision.com/2017/10/beyond-visible-light-applications-in-
computer-vision/

A comic strip showing the story how The Incredible Hulk acquired his power from
https://thecomicvault.wordpress.com/2018/06/20/guest-blog-anger-
management-with-the-hulk/

RADAR in Expressways from

https://www.leetech-led.com/etc.html

The Use of Thermal Scanners from

https://in.pinterest.com/pin/296815431695775441/

Dispersion of White Light on a Prism from

https://www.tes.com/lessons/pUOIFLDWMW3yQg/spectroscopy

Tanning Under the Sun from

http://clipart-library.com/tanning-people-cliparts.html

Roentgen and Hid Wife’s Hand from

https://voxytalksy.com/inventors-who-didnt-really-invent-the-invention-they-got-
credited-for/

Targeted Radiotherapy from

https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/brain-stereotactic-
radiosurgery/multimedia/brain-stereotactic-targeting/img-20008014

Introduction to the Electromagnetic Spectrum from

https://science.nasa.gov/ems/01_intro

Properties, uses and hazards of electromagnetic waves from

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zd2ddxs/revision/2

Video: Bruce Banner Gamma Radiation Exposure (Scene) Hulk (2003) Movie CLIP
HD from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTXnxA0qEDY

Other Images:

An image of a radio from Jessica N. Juan

Low – Energy versus High -Energy Electromagnetic Spectrum from Jessica N. Juan

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 SCIENCE LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
MODULE 2: APPLICATIONS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES
( WEEK 3-4 )
Name: _________________________________ Date: _____________________
Grade/Section: _____________________ ___ Score: ____________________
Most Essential Learning Competency: Cite examples of practical applications of the
different regions of EM waves, such as the use of radio waves in telecommunications. (K – 12
BEC CG: S10FE-IIcd-48)

ACTIVITY 1: Electromagnetic Wave Cryptogram

I. Directions: Ever heard of cryptogram? Identify what is being asked or
referred to in the following descriptions/questions by decoding the symbols
into its assigned letters. Learn and enjoy decoding! (15 points)
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

! ~ @ # $ % ^ & * :( :) / : :: ; “ < > ? = + _ - ;; ,, //

1. It is an EM wave which has a shorter wavelength than * :: % > ! > $ #

microwave but longer than the visible light. It is said that a
thermal scanner is an application of this wave.

2. Which among the 7 EM waves carry the highest ^ > ,,

! : : ! !
energy and has the shortest wavelength making it
possible to pass through up to a human cell?
$ :: $ > ^ ,,
3. This is directly relevant to the amount of photon that a wave
carries.

4. It is the term used to describe the ? = $ > * / * // ! = * ; ::

process of removing bacteria or other

living microorganisms done for an
instance, in medical equipment after using them.

5. It is the general term used for a treatment > ! # * ; = & $ > ! “ ,,

involving the use of high – energy radiation
to reduce the size of a patient’s tumor or kill
cancer cells.

6 – 7. What does AM and FM stands for?

AM:
! : “ / * = + # $ : ; # + / ! = * ; ::

FM:
% > $ < + $ :: @ ,, : ; # + / ! = * ; ::

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8. When white light passes through a prism, it is separated into
its constituent colors: the red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, > ! * :: ~ ; -

and violet. This concept also applies to the formation of what

meteorological phenomenon?

9. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

uses fluorescent inks to print security + / = > ! _ * ; / $ = / ! : “
features in paper bills. To prove a paper
bill’s authenticity, this detector uses a
certain type of light to verify whether a
bill is a counterfeit or not.

10. This a term used for medical ?

> ! # * ; ^ > ! “ & $ >
practitioners who are expert in conducting
x – ray examinations and trained to create
images of the bones safely.

11. What term is used to refer to the act of ~ > ; ! # @ ! ? = * :: ^

distributing information through the audio or
video resources into its consumers/audience
with the help of the EM wave, radio wave?

12. All hot objects emit heat in the form of infrared light. This same principle in used in a
certain device that allows soldiers to see images of objects even in the dark through the
amount of heat being emitted by such objects. What is this device called?
^ ; ^ ^ / $ ?
:: * ^ & = _ * ? * ; ::

13. It refers to any electronic device or equipment = > ! :: ? : * = = $ >

which generates, or transfers signals carried by
electromagnetic waves for radio and television.

14. The mechanism of Radio Detection and Ranging : * @ > ; - ! _ $

(RADAR) which is a device used to determine the
location and velocity of an object uses what type of EM
wave?

15. A wave’s real – life application relies with its % > $ < + $ :: @ ,,
wavelength and the number of successful waves that pass
a specific point in a particular amount of time. As an EM
wave’s wavelength becomes shorter, its _____________ meanwhile increases.

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 ACTIVITY 2: Electromagnetic League
Directions: Conceptualize and draw a set of superhero characters inspired
from the characteristics and real – life applications of the 7 Electromagnetic
Waves. Give a name for each of your superhero character and describe their
powers and capabilities. Be guided by the example and format below: (15
points each)
Name of Character: X – RAY MAN__________
EM Wave Application Inspired by: the use of X- ray in
creating images of bones/X – Ray machine in the field of
medicine.
Superpwer: X – Ray man can do scanning in any object and
be able to identify if a person secretly stole things or hides
dangerous weapons.

Now, it is your turn! Be creative and be mindful of the scoring rubrics given.
Character for Radio wave
Name of Character: ___________________
EM Wave Application inspired by: ______
____________________________________
____________________________________
Superpower: ________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________

Character for Microwave

Name of Character: ___________________
EM Wave Application inspired by: ______
____________________________________
____________________________________
Superpower: ________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________

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 Character for Infrared Name of Character: ___________________
EM Wave Application inspired by: ______
____________________________________
____________________________________
Superpower: ________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________

Character for Visible Light Name of Character: ___________________

EM Wave Application inspired by: ______
____________________________________
____________________________________
Superpower: ________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________

Character for Ultraviolet Light

Name of Character: ___________________
EM Wave Application inspired by: ______
____________________________________
____________________________________
Superpower: ________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________

Character for X - Ray

Name of Character: ___________________
EM Wave Application inspired by: ______
____________________________________
____________________________________
Superpower: ________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________

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 Character for Gamma Ray
Name of Character: ___________________
EM Wave Application inspired by: ______
____________________________________
____________________________________
Superpower: ________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________

Scoring Rubrics for the Electromagnetic League Characters:

Criteria 3 2
Has included a name,
Details and Information application, and relevant
superpower for the character.
Accuracy Information contains no error.
The ideas are clearly stated, easy
Presentation of Information
to understand and organized.
The character contains
interesting features that gives
Creativity and Originality
emphasis on the objective of the
activity.
The character is neatly drawn
with the correct color
combinations and symbolisms. It
Neatness/Effort Exerted
looks like the student allotted
much time and effort in doing
the activity.
Has only included two of the
following: name, application, or
relevant superpower for the
character.
Information contains minimal
error/s, none of which affects the
clarity of ideas being delivered.
The ideas are clearly stated, easy
to understand but lacks
organization.
The character somehow contains
interesting features that gives
slight emphasis on the objective
of the activity.
The character is drawn with the
few correct color combinations
and symbolisms. It looks like the
student worked hard on it.
1
Has only included one of the
following: name, application, or
relevant superpower for the
character.
Information contains minimal
error/s, which affects the clarity
of ideas being delivered.
The ideas are not clearly stated,
somehow understandable but
lacks organization.
The character somehow contains
interesting features but do not
give emphasis on the objective
of the activity.
The character is drawn but it
looks like the student ran out of
time or did not exerted enough
effort to the activity.

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