1.

2 Applications of the Different Regions of EM

Waves

Second  Quarter
WEEK 3 – Day 3

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 ESSENTIAL LEARNING
COMPETENCIES
- Cite examples of practical applications of
the different regions of EM waves, such as
the use of radio waves in
telecommunications.
(S10FE-IIcd-48)
SUBTASKED COMPETENCIES/CODE :
2.7 Cite applications of gamma radiation in
radiotherapy, sterilization, etc.
Review Questions:
Identify the term being describe, write your answer before number. Find and circle your answer
from the given grid.

QUESTIONS:
C A N C E R
_______1. It can penetrate the flesh but not the
___________.
E X P O S O
_______2. X-rays can damaged living ______in
L A R R I M the body.
L X C A L U _______3. And too much exposure with x – rays
S A R F Y T
can cause ________.
_______4. X –rays are useful in diagnosing
E B O N E S
bone fractures and _________.
 Figure 1. The Electromagnetic Spectrum

TOPIC:

GAMMA

Ray

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 GAMMA RADIATION
GAMMA RAYS was discovered by
Henri Becquerel in 1896.
The term GAMMA RAY was coined
by British physicist
Ernest Rutherford in 1903
Illustration of an emission of a gamma
ray (γ) from an atomic nucleus
following the early studies of the
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/co
mmons/c/c2/Gamma_Decay.
emissions of radioactive nuclei.
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 GAMMA RADIATION
GAMMA RAYS lie at the other end of the
electromagnetic spectrum.
 GAMMA RADIATION

 GAMMA RAYS are emitted

by stars and some
radioactive substances.

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 GAMMA RADIATION

 They are shortest in wavelength and highest in

frequency.
EM wave Wavelength Frequency Energy
(m) ( Hz ) (J)
Gamma-ray < 1 x 10-11 > 3 x 1019 > 2 x 10-14
 GAMMA RADIATION

They carry the highest amount of energy, thus

they are more dangerous.
 They can only be blocked with lead and thick
concrete.
 Gamma Rays are more penetrating, in matters
and `can damage living cells to a great extent.

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Practical Application of Gamma
Rays:
 GAMMA RAYS are used to

treat cancer through the process

called RADIOTHERAPY.

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 Practical Application of Gamma
Rays:

 They are also used in

sterilization of drinking
https://sc01.alicdn.com/kf//24L-portable-
autoclave-steam-Sterilizer-made-in.jpg_
water.

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 Practical Application of Gamma
Rays:

 Scientist also used gamma rays

to preserve food by killing
bacteria.

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TRUE OR FALSE: Write TRUE if the statement is true and if

the statement is false underline that make the statement
FALSE.
___1. Gamma rays lie at the middle part of the
electromagnetic spectrum.
___2. Gamma rays can be used to sterilized drinking
water.
___3. Henri Becquerel discovered gamma rays in 1689 .
 UESTIONS :

____4. Radiotherapy are used to treat cancer.

____5. Gamma rays can only be blocked with lead

and thick concrete.
REFERENCE:

• DEPED SCIENCE 10 UNIT 2

MODULE 2 – pp.163
• Science @work by Neo – Asia
pp. 124 -125