ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE

THEORY
Lesson Objective
At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

• trace the development of the electromagnetic theory

• find out the scientists who made great contribution to
the development of EM Wave Theory.
Recall
• ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION
-creation of an electro-motive force (EMF) by way of a moving
magnetic field around an electric conductor

Simple example: coil and magnet

When a magnet is brought towards a coil, a relative motion is
generated between the two due to a magnetic flux. This leads to an
electromotive force which results in an electric current in the coil.
ACTIVITY
 DEFINITION:

It is a wave that are created due

to the vibrations between an
electric field and magnetic field.
Characteristics:
Amplitude
Wavelength
Frequency
Examples:
Any three of the following:
Radiowaves
Microwaves
Infrared
Visible light
Ultraviolet
X-rays
Gamma rays
Non examples:
Any three of the following:
Beta rays
Cathode rays
Canal rays
Alpha rays
Sound wave
Ultrasonic wave
What new insights or learning did
you get about natural world?

How did it change your view

about light?
What would happen if
EM waves were not
discovered?
GENERALIZATION
GENERALIZATION
Assignment:

Research and read for more scientist who made

significant contributions in the development of the
study on the EM spectrum.