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Module 10
Different Forms of EM Waves
1 Hour

Gain Attention

Electromagnetic radiation is all around us. Some are unnoticeable, yet a lot of
our activities make use of these electromagnetic waves from texting to cooking. But
what are electromagnetic waves?

Inform Learners of objectives

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

Cognitive:
1. Compare the relative wavelengths of different forms of electromagnetic waves
2. Identify the relationship among wavelength, frequency and energy of an
electromagnetic wave.
Affective:
3. Appreciate the importance of EM waves in technological advancement

Psychomotor:
4. Create an awareness talk regarding the effects of EM waves in our environment
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Stimulate Recall of Prior Learning

Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Use
a separate sheet of paper for your answers.

_____1. These are waves that are created as a result of vibrations between an electric
field and magnetic field.
a. electromagnetic spectrum c. microwave
b. electromagnetic wave d. radio wave
_____2. Electromagnetic waves are produced by ___________.
a. any disturbance c. vibrating charge
b. currents d. voltage source 3
_____3. Which two colors of light lie at the beginning and end of the visible
spectrum?
a. red and violet c. yellow and violet
b. red and yellow d. yellow and green
_____4. This type of EM wave has a wavelength similar to the size of PBA basketball
court (28 meters).
a. microwave c. ultraviolet
b. radio wave d. visible light
_____5. Which of the following electromagnetic waves has the LEAST wavelength
range?
a. infrared c. visible light
b. ultraviolet d. x-ray
_____6. What happens to the frequency of electromagnetic wave if its wavelength
increases?
a. It decreases. c. It. increases as well.
b. It doubles. d. It remains the same.
_____7. Which of the following forms of electromagnetic wave has the WIDEST?
wavelength range?
a. microwave c. ultraviolet
b. radio wave d. x-ray
_____8. In the visible spectrum, which color has the LONGEST wavelength?
a. blue c. red
b. green d. violet
_____9. Which property spells the difference between infrared and ultraviolet
radiation?
a. amplitude c. speed in vacuum
b. color d. wavelength 4
_____10. Which electromagnetic wave can travel the FARTHEST distances because
it?
has a wavelength range of greater than 1x10-1 meters?
a. gamma ray c. microwave
b. radio wave d. x-ray
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Present the content and provide learning guidance

ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE

When you move your hands up and down while holding one end of the rope, you
create wave on the rope. The waves you created may look different depending on how
fast you move your hand. What is It 8 Similarly, if you move an electrically charged
object back and forth in an empty space, you’ll create electromagnetic waves in
space? But what is an electromagnetic wave?

Electromagnetic wave (EM wave) or electromagnetic radiation is a wave that is

created as a result of vibrations between an electric field and magnetic field, hence
known as ‘electromagnetic wave’. Recall Oersted’s discovery: A changing electric field
produces magnetic field. A changing magnetic field is therefore produced around a
vibrating charge. And according to Michael Faraday, the changing magnetic field will
produce electric field. A wave carries energy as it propagates, EM wave does the same,
too. EM waves can travel through anything even on vacuum, meaning they do not need
any medium to travel. They travel in a vacuum at a speed of 3x108 m/s.

There are seven different types of EM waves. They are arranged in a gradual progression
from the waves of lowest frequency to highest frequency. This arrangement of EM waves is
called electromagnetic spectrum. In order of increasing frequency, the EM spectrum includes
radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma ray.
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Types of Electromagnetic Waves

Forms of Source Uses/Applications
Electromagnetic
Waves

Radio waves Vibrating electrons 1.Wireless communication

2. Radio and
Television communication

Microwaves Vibrating electrons Communication

particularly long-
distance radio relay systems
(satellite television
and communication)
microwave ovens

Infrared Hot objects Missile guidance,

long distance
photography, medical
treatment,
burglar alarms,
remote controls and
household electrical
appliances.

Visible Light Very hot objects Vision, artificial

lighting, optical fibers in
medical uses, screen of
electronic devices.

Ultraviolet Arcs and gas discharges Medical treatments,

sanitation process,
sterilization, and
fluorescence.

X-rays Electrons striking a Medical purposes,

target security, engineering
applications
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Cancer
Gamma Rays Nuclei of treatment, metal defect
radioactive atoms detection,
beneficial mutations,
food preservation

Types of Electromagnetic Waves

1. Radio Waves – radio waves have the longest wavelength in the electromagnetic
spectrum. They are produced when the electrons vibrate in an antenna. They are
used to transmit sound and picture information over long distances.

2. Microwaves – microwaves have smaller wavelengths than radio waves. They are
used in satellite communications, radar, television, transmission and cooking.

3. Infrared – infrared radiation lies beyond the red end of the visible light. It is emitted
by all objects. Our bodies radiate infrared that the image appears in variety of
colors depending on the difference in temperature.

4. The visible Spectrum – When light passes through a prism, it is separated into its
constituent colors: the red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. Red color
has the longest wavelength from among these colors and violet has the shortest.

5. Ultraviolet radiation – ultraviolet radiation lies just beyond the violet end of the
visible spectrum. Ultraviolet waves have shorter wavelengths than the visible light
and carry more energy.

6. X – Ray – X–ray come just after the ultraviolet rays. They are of shorter wavelength
but carries higher energy than the UV. X-rays are produced using an X-ray tube.
They are emitted when fast moving electrons hit a metal target.

7. Gamma Rays – Gamma rays lie at the other end of the electromagnetic spectrum.
They are shortest in wavelength and highest in frequency that carry the highest
energy, thus are more dangerous. They are very strong and can kill living cells,
also used to treat cancer through the process called radiotherapy.

Elicit Performance
Directions: Complete the table below. Write your answer on the space provided.
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EM Wave Applications

Radio waves

Satellite television and communication

Infrared
waves

Vision, artificial lighting, optical fibers in medical uses, screen of

electronic devices.

Medical treatments, sanitation process, sterilization, and

fluorescence

X – rays

Gamma rays

Synthesis
Here are the module’s key ideas:

● Electromagnetic wave (EM wave) or electromagnetic radiation is a wave that is

created as a result of vibrations between an electric field and magnetic field, hence
known as ‘electromagnetic wave’.

● There are seven different types of EM waves. They are arranged in a gradual progression
from the waves of lowest frequency to highest frequency. This arrangement of EM waves
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called electromagnetic spectrum. In order of increasing frequency, the EM spectrum

includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma ray.

Assess performance
Identification.
Directions: Identify the type of electromagnetic wave used in each application.
Write your answer in your notebook.

_________________1. Radar
_________________2. Medical treatment
_________________3. Medical diagnosis
_________________4. Remote controls
_________________5. Radio and Television communication

B. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers in a separate sheet
of paper.
______6. Electromagnetic waves are produced by __________
a. current
b. voltage source
c. any disturbance
d. vibrating charge

______7. Which of the following forms of electromagnetic waves is used mostly

in communication?
a. X-ray
b. Infrared
c. Radio wave
d. Gamma rays

______8. In the electromagnetic wave, the direction of the propagation of the wave is
__________.
a. always to the right.
b. cannot be determined.
c. parallel to electric and magnetic field direction.
d. perpendicular to the electric and magnetic field direction.
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______9. Which of the following forms of electromagnetic waves has the widest
frequency range?
a. x-ray
b. microwave
c. ultraviolet
d. radio waves

______10. What happens to the frequency of the electromagnetic wave if its

wavelength increases?
a. decreases
b. increases as well
c. remains the same
d. cannot tell; frequency and wavelength are two different concepts
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Enhance retention and transfer

Create a poster that will help us analyze the importance of EM waves

Drawing:

Description:
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