GROUP 3

MACATIGUIB, STEPHANIE ROSE P.

KABRISTANTE, GERSON A. III
VELEZ, SHEM SHADRACH M.
SILVA, JAMES LOU G.
GUAD, REANNE
 APPLICATION
AND USES OF
ELECTROMAGN
ETIC WAVE
 O1 RADIO
WAVES
Wavelength: Greater than 1 x 10^1
Frequency: Less
meter
than 3 x 10^9
Discovered by: Heinrich
Hertz
Hertz Uses:
Radio waves have the largest wavelength in the
electromagnetic spectrum. Radio waves are used in
radio and television communication. These waves are
transmitted easily through air. They do not cause
damage if absorbed by human body, and they can be
reflected to change their direction. These properties
make them ideal for communication.
O2 MICROWAVES
WAVES
Wavelength: 1 x 10-^3 - 1 x 10-^1
Frequency: 3 xmeter
10^9 - 1 x 10^11
Hertz Uses:
Microwaves can penetrate the atmosphere of the
earth. This is the reason why they used for satellite
communication. Microwaves have short wavelength
and are reflected by small objects. This property is
used in radar (RAdio Detection And Ranging). They
are also used to transmit television news coverage
from mobile broadcasting vehicle back to the station.
In a microwave oven, food absorbed certain
microwave frequency very strongly.
 O3 INFRA
Wavelength: 7 x 10-^7 - 1 x 10 -^3
RED
Frequency: 3 xmeter
Discovered by:
10^11 - 4 x 10^14
Sir William
Hertz
Herschel
Uses:
Infrared light is used by electrical heater,
cooker for cooking and by infrared cameras
which detect people in the dark. All objects
emit infrared light. The human eye cannot
see this light but infrared cameras detect it.
This “thermal imaging” is useful for
detecting people in the dark.
The following are some useful applications of IR radiation:
1. Infrared photographs taken from a satellite with special films
provide
useful details of the vegetation on the Earth’s surface.
2. Infrared scanners are used to show the temperature variation
of the
body. This can be used for medical diagnosis.
3. Infrared remote controls are used in TVs, video, cassette
recorders, and
other electronic appliances.
4. Some night-vision goggles use IR.
5. Some autofocus cameras have transmitter that sends out
infrared
pulses. The pulses are reflected by the object to be photographed
back to the camera. The distance of the object is calculated by
 O4 VISIBLE
Wavelength: 4 x 10 ^7 - 7 x 10-^7
LIGHT
Frequency: 4 xmeter
10^14 - 7.5 x 10^14
Hertz
Uses:
Visible light is the light we can see. It is
used in fiber optic communication, where
coded pulses of light travel through glass
fibers from
a source to receiver.
 WAVE
COL (nanomete
LENGTH
OR
Violet- r)
390 to
Indigo
Blu 455
455 to
e 492
Gree 492 to
n
Yello 577
577 to
w 597
Oran 597 to
ge
Re 622
622 to
d 700
03 ULTRAVIOLET
Wavelength: 1 x 10 -8 - 4 x 10 -7
RADIATION
meter
Frequency: 7.5 x 1014 - 3 x 1016
Hertz Uses:
The sun is our
Discovered by:main source
Johann of ultraviolet radiation but there is
Wilhelm
also artificial source
Ritter of UV light. Ultraviolet lamps are used by
bank to check signature on passbook. Ultraviolet radiation can
kill bacteria that are present in water- this sterilizes the water
and make it safe to drink. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation id also
good for the skin as it helps to make Vitamin D. However, too
much exposure to UV can cause skin problems. Suntan or
sunscreen lotion serve as filters to protect the body from
ultraviolet radiation.
 06X-RAYS
Wavelength: 1 x 10-11 - 4 x 10 -8
meter Frequency: 7.5 x 1016 - 3 x
1019 Hertz Discovered by: Wilhelm
Conrad Roentgen
Uses:
Long wavelength X-ray can penetrate the flesh but
not the bones. They are used in X-ray photography to
help doctors look inside the body. They are useful in
diagnosing bone fracture and tumors. Short
wavelength X-rays can penetrate even through metals.
They are used in industry to inspect welded joints for
faults. Too much exposure to X-rays can damage body
tissue and can cause cancer.
 O3 GAMMA
Wavelength: Less than 1 x 10-11
RAYS meter
Frequency: Greater than 3 x 1019
HertzUses:
Discovered
Gamma by:very
rays are Paulstrong
Villardthat they can
kill living cells. Gamma rays are used to
treat cancer through the process called
radiotherapy. They are also used for
sanitation of drinking water