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MODULE ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES

1 (EM Radiation)
Conceptualized Performance Standard:
Content Standard:
The learners should be able to create an
The learner will demonstrate understanding of
the different regions of the electromagnetic optical illusion or still pictures that look like
spectrum they are moving, such as the famous purple
green rotating snake image

Most Essential Learning Competencies:

 Compare the relative wavelengths of different forms of electromagnetic waves
 Cite examples of practical applications of the different regions of EM waves, such as the use of radio waves
in telecommunications
 Explain the effects of EM radiation on living things and the environment

Time frame: 1 week

Learning Targets:
At the end of this module, I can:
1. Identify electromagnetic spectrum used in different services producing EM waves
2. Supply the practical applications of the electromagnetic waves
3. Explain the effects of EM radiation on human being and the environment

SCI-KICK
ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM

Answer at the back part of this module

LECTURE 1

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Electromagnetic waves
Humans are still literally blind too much of what surrounds them despite the accurate view of
the world that their eyes have given them. There exist a universe colors that belongs to a thin band of visible
spectrum that the human eye can detect.
James Clerk Maxwell, a Scottish scientist, developed a theory that explains electromagnetic waves. He
discovered that a changing electric field will induce a changing magnetic field and vice-versa. These changing
fields from electromagnetic waves.
Heinrich Hertz, performed a series of experiments about the existence of electromagnetic waves. From his
experiments, he just not proved its existence but also confirmed that they travel at the speed of light.
Characteristics of Wave Description Symbol/Equation
Wavelength Distance travelled by a wave λ
Frequency Number of waves that pass through a point in a period of f
time
Wave speed Product of wavelength and frequency v= λf
Period Time it takes for a wave to pass through a given point T
Amplitude Distance from the equilibrium position to the crest or to A
the trough

Radio waves are received by a transistor radio. It converts the received waves to mechanical vibration to
create the sound waves you hear.
AM – amplitude modulation. AM radio in the Philippines operates in a range of frequencies from 535-1605
KHz assigned at 10 kHz intervals.
FM – Frequency modulation. FM ranges from 88-108 MHz, this higher range of frequencies makes FM signals
more limited and are better for music.
EM waves, such as radio waves, are random noise in the air. They only become meaningful when they are
change into useful signals.
Microwaves are basically extremely high frequency radio waves. They have very short wavelength. They can
be found between very high frequency (infrared) waves and conventional radio waves. Microwaves are used
in telecommunication such as mobile phones.
Infrared. Sir William Herchel discovered in 1800 the existence of infrared by passing sunlight through a prism.
Infrared is the EM radiation with a wavelength longer than that of visible light, measured from nominal edge
of visible red light at 0.7 micrometers, and extending conventionally to 300 micrometers and includes most of
the thermal radiation emitted by objects near room temperature
Visible light is the portion of EM radiation that is visible to human eye. Light waves are given off by anything
that’s hot enough to glow. We see the light waves as the colors of the rainbow. Each color has a different
wavelength. Red has the longer wavelength and violet has the shortest wavelength.
Ultraviolet waves is an EM radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light, but longer than x-
rays. Ultraviolet radiation is produced by high temperature surfaces, such as the sun. Most ultraviolet is
classified as non-ionizing radiation. Non ionizing radiation refers to any type of electromagnetic radiation that
does not carry enough energy per quantum to ionize atoms or molecules.
X-rays are high energy waves which have a great penetrating power and are used extensively in medical
applications and in inspecting welds. Another familiar X-ray machine is the baggage scanner found at airport
terminals. This low power X-ray device is placed over a conveyor belt, where it scans passenger’s luggage.
Gamma rays are generated by radioactive atoms and in nuclear explosions, and are used in many medical
applications. They are more penetrating than X-rays. Images of our universe taken in gamma rays have

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ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM

Earlier, you have learned that the directions of the electric and magnetic fields at a point in space
would alternate back and forth. The frequency of the wave produced is the number of complete vibrations
per second of the field at a point along the path of the passing wave.

Uses and Sources of EM waves

Radio waves
Sources: Sparks or alternating current cause a radio antenna to oscillated the atoms within it to the
correct frequency.
Size scale: mountain buildings
 Radio
 Television
 Mobile phones
 Magnetic resonance imaging
Microwaves
Sources: Atoms or molecules are oscillated within klystron and magnetron tubes.
 Cooking
 Long distance communication radar
 Terrain mapping
Infrared
Sources: Oscillation of atoms or molecules due to the absorption of heat energy.
 Heating and drying
 Night-vision cameras
 Remote controls
 Satellite remote sensing
Visible light
Sources: Oscillate due to heat energy or electron transitions within an atom.
Size scale: bacteria
 What a typical eye and film can see
Ultraviolet
Sources: Electron transitions within an atom.
Size scale: viruses
 Photo chemicals
 Photoelectric effects
 Hardening cast in medicine
X-rays
Sources: Electron transition or braking
Size scale: atoms
 Medicine
 Crystallography
 Astrophysics
 Remote sensing
Gamma rays
Sources: Nuclear transitions
Size scale: nuclei
 Nuclear research
 Geophysics
 Mineral exploration

Answer Attachment 1, and 2

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References:

Aquino, M. et.al (2017). Science links 10 Revised Edition. Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines: REX Book Store
INC., (pp. 92-107)

Datukan, J. et.al (2017). Mixploring Science 10. Araneta Ave., Quezon City, Philippines: VIBAL GROUP
INC., (pp. 79-81)

https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/david-morin/files/waves_electromagnetic.pdf. Retrieved last September

20, 2021.

https://ncert.nic.in/ncerts/l/leph108.pdf. Retrieved last September 21, 2021

Noted and Approved by:

Aira Shyne C. Albo

Academic Affairs Coordinator

Attested to:

Jay M. Rabano
School Principal

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Name : ______________________________ Module 1 – Quarter 2

Grade/ Section : _______________________

Directions: TRUE OR FALSE. Write T if the statement is correct and F if the statement if wrong.

______1. Sun is also known as ultraviolet radiation.

______2. The electromagnetic spectrum can be expressed in terms of energy, wavelength, or frequency.

______3. Low energy photons are waves. High energy photons are particles.

______4. The photons that make up radio waves travel at the same speed as the photons that make up visible light.

______5. Radio waves are visible to the human eye.

ACTIVITY 1 (Formative Assessment)

Directions: Identify the electromagnetic spectrum that is used in different services. Put a check (✔) on the column
which the services belong. Put an (X), if the service is not applicable. (From radio wave to gamma ray)

Services Radio Microwave Infrared Visible Ultraviolet X-ray Gamma

wave ray

Wind
Profiler

Space

FM radio

Cellphones

Microwave
ovens

Public
safety

GPS
navigation

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Attachment Module 1 – Quarter 2

Name : ______________________________ Score: ______________

Grade/ Section : _______________________ Date: ______________

1
Electromagnetic waves

Directions: Supply the practical applications of the electromagnetic waves. See example below.

Region SCALE SOURCES APPLICATION

Sparks or alternating
current cause a radio
Example: mountain Radio, television, mobile phones, and
Radio wave antenna to oscillated the
building magnetic resonance imaging
atoms within it to the
correct frequency

Microwave

Infrared

Visible

Ultraviolet

X-ray

Gamma ray

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Attachment Module 1 – Quarter 2

Name : ______________________________ Score: ______________

Grade/ Section : _______________________ Date: ______________

2
Effects of EM waves

Directions: Explain the effects of EM radiation on human being and the environment. Read the
situation below.
Pretend you were born blind, but because of modern advances in medicine, your blindness was cured.
After years of not being able to see, you are now seeing the world for the very first time. However, you
can only detect the color green. In a garden with pretty flowers all around, how would things in this place
look like? For example, the left is what a tree would look like if you could only see green and at the right is
how it would look like to a person with a healthy vision.

Guide questions:
1. If you could only see the tree as it appears on the left, what information about the tree would be missing?
(5 POINTS)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
2. How would this limitation in your vision change the way you look at the world around you? (5 POINTS)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________

Holistic Rubric for Scoring

5 points (Exceeding Standards)
Uses logical, credible, and relevant reasoning and evidence. Uses an organizational strategy to present reasons and relevant evidence.
Uses precise and purposeful word choice. Uses words, phrases, and/or clauses that effectively connect and show relationships among
ideas. Provides a strong concluding statement or section that logically follows from the ideas presented and it has no errors in usage and
conventions that interfere with meaning
4 points (Meeting Standards)
Uses reasoning and evidence. Uses an organizational structure to present reasons and relevant evidence. Uses clear word choice. Uses
words and/or phrases to connect ideas. Provides a concluding statement or section that follows from the ideas presented. And has few, if
any, errors in usage and conventions that interfere with meaning.
3 points (Approaching Standards)
Develops, sometimes unevenly, reasons and/or evidence. Attempts to use an organizational structure. Uses simple language, which
sometimes lacks clarity. Provides a weak concluding statement or section. May have errors in usage and conventions that interfere with
meaning
2 points (Below Standards)
Has minimal support for claim. May be too brief to demonstrate an organizational structure. Uses words that are inappropriate, overly
simple, or unclear. Provides a minimal or no concluding statement or section. Has errors in usage and conventions that interfere with
meaning

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