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everyone…
Opening Prayer
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following is Sir Isaac Newton’s theory that explains light as a particle?
a. Corpuscular Theory c. Quantum Theory
b. Electromagnetic Wave Theory d. Wave Theory
2. Which two waves lie at the ends of the visible spectrum?
a. Infra-red and Ultra-violet rays c. Radio waves and X-rays
b. Radio waves and Microwaves d. X-rays and Gamma rays
3. In the visible spectrum, which color has the longest wavelength?
a. Blue b. Green c. Red d. Violet
4. Which property spells the difference between infra-red and ultra-violet radiation?
a. Color b. Speed in Vacuum c. wavelength d. none of these
5. 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. A radio wave a form of electromagnetic wave, has a frequency of 99.5 MHz (99.5 x 106 Hz), what is its wavelength?
a. 3.02 m b. 29,850 m c. 302 m d. 29.850 m
7. Which has the highest frequency?
a. X-ray b. Radio waves c. Ultraviolet Light d. Radar waves
8. Which of the following is NOT an electromagnetic wave?
a. sound b. microwave c. light d. gamma
9. If gamma rays, visible light and radio waves are arranged in the order of increasing wavelength, starting with the shortest
wavelength, what would be the correct order?
a. gamma, light, radio c. light, radio, gamma
b. gamma, radio, light d. radio, gamma, light
10. What is the ultimate source of electromagnetic waves?
a. vibrating molecules c. vibrating charged particles
b. vibrating atoms d. TV antennas
11. 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 1014Hz
b. 3 x 1011 - 4 x 1014 Hz d. 7.5 x 1014 - 3 x 1016Hz
12. Which waves have some electrical properties and some magnetic properties?
a. Longitudinal waves c. Mechanical waves
b. Transverse waves d. Electromagnetic waves
13. If something vibrates one million per second, what is its frequency?
a. 1 hertz b. 10 hertz c. 1 megahertz d. 1 kilohertz
14. About how much faster than sound are electromagnetic waves?
a. ten times faster c. one thousand times faster
b. one million times faster d. one hundred times faster
15. Electromagnetic waves can transfer energy without a(n)
a. Medium c. magnetic field
b. Electric field d. change in either a magnetic or an electric field
 Key to Correction
1. A 6. A 11. C
2. A 7. A 12. D
3. C 8. A 13. C
4. C 9. A 14. C
5. D 10. C 15. A
THE ELECTROMAGNETIC
WAVE THEORY
 Some of the things you know you've seen through your eyes. You can only tell if
there's light in it. Light is what makes you see shapes and colors. Light also allows
you to distinguish things both close and far. Then what is light?
Is it matter, or is it energy? Is it a particle, or is that a wave? Did you know that
scientists have been at odds with the existence of light for centuries? In his
corpuscular theory of light, Sir Isaac Newton believed that light was made up of
particles that pass through space on a straight line. On the other hand, Christian
Huygens, a Dutch scientist, believed that light was made up of waves identical to that
of waves of water. This is considered the theory of light waves.
 Once physicists noticed the interference of light, they believed they had
demonstrated that light consists of waves. They thought like the particles weren't
behaving this way. Yet, at the time , scientists assumed that waves had to pass across
the medium. They did not clarify how the rays of sunlight moved through vacuum or
space to the earth. Later, an electric pulse, such as light, was discovered to be able to
pass through a vacuum. Electromagnetic waves are disturbances caused by both
electric and magnetic fields. According to James Clerk Maxwell, light is that small
part of the electromagnetic spectrum which affects our vision. Light is propagated in
space as electromagnetic waves. This is known as electromagnetic wave theory of
light.
 More recently, scientists have found proof to show that light is made up of
particles. In the photoelectric effect, Einstein discovered that light reflecting on some
metals could cause the electron to jump out of the metal. Brighter light will make
more electrons jump, but they jump at the same speed. However, different light
colors make electrons jump out at different rates. Scientists might understand these
findings if the light was made up of energy particles called photons. On this basis, the
Quantum Theory was introduced by Max Planck in 1900 and advanced by Albert
Einstein in 1905. This hypothesis suggests that light is radiated in subtle packets or
energy bundles called photons, which often exhibit wave characteristics. Centered on
studies by scientists on the various actions of light, it is now known to have two
properties – the wave and the particle. These habits can only be observed in varying
situations.
 When is the light behaving like a particle? When is it behaving like a
wave? In general, if light interacts with light, such as interference, it
manifests the action of waves. As light interacts with matter, as in the
photoelectric effect, the particle activity is strongly manifested.
High frequency light reveals more particle behavior while lower
frequency light shows more wavelike behavior.
 Electromagnetic Waves
We're surrounded by thousands of waves. The waves collide with our bodies, and some of
them move through us. Many of these waves are invisible, but we can see some of them. The
brightness of the sun and the light we see are only a few of them. These waves share common
features, but in several respects they are distinct. These waves are considered the
Electromagnetic Waves.

Electromagnetic waves vary in several important ways from mechanical waves.

Electromagnetic waves are disturbance that pass energy through the field. They're often
referred to as EM waves. They can travel through the medium, but what makes them strange
is that they can still move through empty space
 Radiation is the term used to describe energy transfer in the form of an EM wave. In
order for a mechanical wave to pass, the medium must vibrate as it travels. This makes use of
some of the energy of the waves. At the end of the day, it lets them pass their energies to the
medium. As for EM waves, they will pass through empty space or vacuum so that they do not
give up their energy. This allows EM waves to cross long distances, such as from the sun to
the Earth (which is like vacuum) without wasting much energy. In vacuum, EM waves travel
at a constant rate of 300,000,000 meters per second. At this rate, the sun's rays take 8 minutes
to hit Earth.
Electromagnetic waves may also be transmitted by means of a material medium. They
can also transfer energy to the medium on their own. When they interact with matter, their
energy can be transformed into many different kinds of energy. With these properties,
electromagnetic waves are used for a broad range of applications.
 Activity 1
Direction: Match the theories about the nature of light in column A with their corresponding
proponents in column B.

b
d
a
c
Activity 2 – Electromagnetic Theory
Direction: Match the scientists given below with their contributions
Scientists Contributions

c
______1. Ampere a. Contributed in developing equations that showed the
relationship of electricity and magnetism
d
______2. Faraday b. Showed experimental evidence of electromagnetic waves and

b
______3. Hertz
their link to light
c. Demonstrated the magnetic effect based on the direction of

a current

e
______4. Maxwell
______5. Oersted
d. Formulated the principle behind electromagnetic induction
e. Showed how a current carrying wire behaves like a magnet
Activity 3 – Comic Strips
Direction: Using the information you gathered previously, make
a concept web/comic strips of the contributions of
the following scientists.
A. Ampere D. Maxwell
B. Faraday E. Oersted
C. Hertz
 Activity 4
Direction: True or False. Write the word True if the statement is correct and False if the
statement is incorrect.
True 1. Radiation is the term used to describe energy transfer in the form of an
electromagnetic wave.
True 2. In a vacuum, electromagnetic waves travel at a
False speed of 3 x 10 m/s.
constant 8

3. The sun's rays take 10 minutes to enter the earth at a

False
steady speed of light.
True 4. Most electromagnetic waves are invisible and undetectable.
 Reflection
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 Closing Prayer
We thank You Lord for our class today. We thank You for Your
love and for Your promises. Help us keep the promises we make
and keep us in Your care. Make us worthy to call upon You.
Amen.
Thank you !!!