SCIENCE 10

2nd QUARTER
Module 2

Solve the F.E.W. Comparison

Source: Science 10 Learner’s material

Most Essential Learning Competencies

⚫ Solve problems involving wavelength, frequency, and energy of an EM waves.
⚫ Compare the relative wavelengths, frequencies, and energies of the different regions of
EM waves.

To the Learner
This module was specially designed to help you understand and apply the lesson
objectives. Read and follow the simple instructions as your guide.
1. Set a conducive learning space at home so you can focus on your studies.
2. Seek assistance from your parents or guardian to guide you in doing the
activities.
3. Take down important concepts and list questions you would like to ask from
your teacher.
4. Reflect and apply the concepts that you have learned.
The Writers
 Expectations
This module will help you to:
• solve problems involving wavelength, frequency, and energy of an
electromagnetic waves; and
• compare the relative wavelengths, frequencies, and energies of the different
regions of electromagnetic waves.

Pretest
Directions: Read each question carefully. Write your answer on the answer sheet.

1. Which of the following shows the correct order of electromagnetic waves from
lowest to highest energy?
a. X-rays, Visible Light, Microwave
b. X-ray, Gamma-rays, Visible Light
c. Ultraviolet, Visible Light, Gamma-rays
d. Microwave, Visible Light, Gamma-rays
2. Which of the following electromagnetic waves has the highest energy?
a. Radio waves b. microwaves c. X-rays d. gamma rays
3. If the frequency becomes higher, what becomes of the energy of a wave?
a. higher b. lower c. neither, stays the same d. none
4. What unit of measurement is used to express the frequency of the wave?
a. Seconds b. Hertz c. meters d. Joules
5. What is the frequency of radio waves with a wavelength of 20 m?
a. 1.5 x 107 Hz b. 15 x 108 Hz c. 0.15 x 105 Hz d. 150 x 107 Hz

Looking Back
“Wave Hunt”
Directions: Look for the missing words from the puzzle to complete the statements on
the next page.

M A X W E L L A B C R E M
R O R B A C H Z O Y O L P
E V I C D V F H T X A E Q
W G H E R T E Y U I O C P
Z X C V B N M L K J H T G
F D S A P O I U Y T R R E
P A R T I C L E S A Q O W
A W E D X G J I O O Q M T
A Q U U B N M E R T D A E
E P A N G G I R L O O G E
S E S D F R C V B N M N T
V B T R A N S V E R S E W
U J K I L M T Y A S D T R
J U N H Y B G T V F R I T
Q A Z W S X C E D C V C U

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 1. The Scottish physicist who predicted the existence of electromagnetic waves in
1862. __ __ __ __ __ __ __
2. A disturbance that travels through space and time and is usually carrying energy.
__ __ __ __.
3. Wave that does not need any media to propagate and are produced by
accelerating charges. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
4. A moving wave whose oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of the wave
or path of propagation. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
5. These are objects that move from one place to another. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Brief Introduction

All electromagnetic waves can travel through a medium but unlike other types of
waves, they can also travel in a vacuum (empty space). They travel in a vacuum at a
speed of 3.0 x 𝟏𝟎𝟖 m/s and denoted as c, the speed of light. The wave’s speed,
frequency, and wavelength are related by the following equation:

Formula 1.) c=λf

where c is the wave speed, or (speed of light) expressed in meters per second (m/s),
the frequency f is expressed in Hertz (Hz) and the wavelength λ is expressed in meters
(m).

Since all the EM waves have the same speed which is equal to the speed of light,
as wavelength decreases, the frequency of the wave increases.

Every type of EM wave carries a specific amount of Energy (E), the discovery of
which was made possible by a scientist named Max Planck. He was able to calculate
the exact multiplier to get the energy of a photon carried by an Electromagnetic wave. It
is called Planck’s Constant with a value of 6.63 x 𝟏𝟎−𝟑𝟒 J.s (Joules second). The
constant value can be used to get the energy of an EM wave using this formula:

Formula 2.) E=hf

Where E is the wave energy, h is the Planck’s Constant, and f is the frequency.

Combining Formula number 1 and 2 can give you the equation below that you may also
use in computing wave energy:
𝒉𝒄
Formula 3.) E=
𝛌

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Activity 1: Wavelength VS Frequency

Objective: Solve word problem/s involving wavelength and frequency of a wave.

Directions: Solve each word problem following the steps on your answer sheet. Use
each sample problem as your guide.

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Sample Problem # 1. What is the frequency of radio waves with a wavelength of 20 m?
Step 1 (write the given) c = 3X108 m/s λ= 20 m
Step 2 (write the f=?
unknown)
Step 3 (write/derive the General formula: c = λ f
formula) Formula for f : f=c/λ
Step 4 (Solve) = 3X108 m/s = 3X108 m/s
20 m 20 m = 1.5 X107 Hz

1. What is the frequency of light waves with a wavelength of 0.005 m?

Step 1 (write the given)
Step 2 (write the
unknown)
Step 3 (write/derive the
formula) :
Step 4 (Solve) : =

Sample Problem # 2. What is the wavelength of a wave with a frequency of 3 x 109 Hz?
Step 1 (write the given) c = 3.0 X10 8 m/s f = 3 x 109 Hz
Step 2 (write the λ=?
unknown)
Step 3 (write/derive the General formula: c=λf
formula) : Formula for w : λ = c/f
Step 4 (Solve) : = 3 x 10 m/s
8 = 1.0 x 10 ( 8 - 9 ) m
3 x 109 Hz = 1.0 X 10-1 m

2. What is the wavelength of a wave with a frequency of 3 x 1011 Hz?

Step 1 (write the given)
Step 2 (write the unknown)
Step 3 (write/derive the
formula) :
Step 4 (Solve) : =

Activity 2: Energy VS Frequency

Objective: Solve word problem/s involving energy and frequency of a wave.

Directions: Solve each word problem following the steps on your answer sheet. Use
each sample problem as your guide.
Sample Problem. What is the frequency of a photon with an energy of 8.0 x 10-10 J?

Step 1 (write the given) E = 8.0 x 10-10 J h = 6.63 x 𝟏𝟎−𝟑𝟒 J . s

Step 2 (write the unknown) f=?
Step 3 (write/derive the E=hf or f=E/h
formula) :

Step 4 (Solve) : f = 8.0 x 10 -10 J

6.63 x 10 -34 J.s = 1.21 x 10 24 Hz

= 1.21 x 10 (-10 + 34) Hz

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 1. What is the frequency of a photon with an energy of 9.2 x 10 -7 J?

Step 1 (write the given)

Step 2 (write the unknown)
Step 3 (write/derive the
formula) :
Step 4 (Solve) :
=

Activity 3: Solving and Comparing F.E.W.

Objective: Solve word problem/s involving Frequency, Energy and Wavelength (F.E.W.)
of a wave and compare them to one another.
Directions: Solve each word problem following the steps on your answer sheet. Use
each sample problem as your guide.

Sample Problem.
1. Determine the wavelength of a photon with an energy of 5.1 x 10 -19 J?
Step 1 (write the given) E = 5.1 x 10 -19 J h = 6.63 x 𝟏𝟎−𝟑𝟒 J . s
c = 3.0 X10 8 m/s
Step 2 (write the unknown) Λ = ?
Step 3 (write/derive the E = h c/λ or λ=hc/E
formula) :
Step 4 (Solve) : Λ = (6.63 x 𝟏𝟎−𝟑𝟒 J . s) (3.0 X10 8 m/s)
5.1 X10 -19 J = 3.9 x 𝟏𝟎𝟕 m

= 19.89 x 𝟏𝟎(−𝟑𝟒 + 𝟖 ) m
5.1 x 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟗

= = 19.89 x 𝟏𝟎−𝟐𝟔 m = 3.9 x 𝟏𝟎(−𝟐𝟔 + 𝟏𝟗)m

5.1 x 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟗

1. Determine the wavelength of a photon with an energy of 6.0 x 10 -19 J?

Step 1 (write the given)

Step 2 (write the
unknown)
Step 3 (write/derive the
formula) :
Step 4 (Solve) : =

The Electromagnetic (EM) Spectrum is the continuous range of electromagnetic

waves arranged in the order of frequency or wavelength. It is divided into regions based
on the frequency or wavelength interval. The names assigned to these regions are only
for the convenience of locating the position of the wave in the spectrum. Electromagnetic
waves are categorized according to their frequency f or, equivalently, according to their
wavelength λ = c/f. Visible light has a wavelength that ranges from ~400 nm to ~700
nm. Violet light has a wavelength of ~400 nm, and a frequency of ~7.5x1014 Hz. Red
light has a wavelength of ~700 nm, and a frequency of ~4.3x1014 Hz. Visible light makes
up just a small part of the full electromagnetic spectrum. Electromagnetic waves with

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shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies include ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma
rays. Electromagnetic waves with longer wavelengths and lower frequencies include
infrared light, microwaves, and radio and television waves.
Figure 1 shows the different regions in the spectrum, arranged in order of
decreasing wavelength.

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Table 1. The Electromagnetic Waves’ Wavelengths, Frequencies, and Energies

EM Wave Wavelength (m) Frequency (Hz) Energy (J)

Radio > 1 x 10-1 < 3 x 109 < 2 x 10-24

Microwave 1 x 10-3 -1 x 10-1 3 x 109 - 3 x 1011 2 x 10-24 - 2 x 10-22

Infrared 7 x 10-7 - 1 x 10-3 3 x 1011 - 4 x 1014 2 x 10-22 - 3 x 10-19

Visible 4 x 10-7 - 7 x 10-7 4 x 1014 - 7.5 x 1014 3 x 10-19 - 5 x 10-19

UV 1 x 10-8 - 4 x 10-7 7.5 x 1014 - 3 x 1016 5 x 10-19 - 2 x 10-17

X-ray 1 x 10-11 - 1 x 10-8 3 x 1016 - 3 x 1019 2 x 10-17 - 2 x 10-14

Gamma-ray < 1 x 10-11 > 3 x 1019 > 2 x 10-14

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Guide Questions:
1. What do you notice about the values of wavelengths from Radio wave going down
to Gamma ray?
2. What happens to the values of Frequency from radio wave going down to Gamma
ray?
3. What happens to the values of Energy from Radio wave going down to Gamma
ray?
4. Using the statements inversely proportional and directly proportional,
describe the relationship among the three variables (wavelength, frequency and
energy) in the EM wave spectrum.

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 Check Your Understanding
Directions:
1. Copy the diagram below and label the missing parts of the EM spectrum on
your answer sheets.
2. Color the visible light spectrum according to increasing energy.
3. Draw a transverse wave in increasing frequency at the top of the arrow.

Decreasing wavelength, Increasing frequency

Visible
Light

Remember
Electromagnetic Spectrum is the range of frequencies (the spectrum) of
electromagnetic radiation and their respective wavelengths, frequencies or energies.
Energy refer to the radiation emitted by the electromagnetic wave.
Frequency is the number of cycles of a wave that passes at a point in a second. The
units of frequency are thus cycles per second, or Hertz (Hz).
Planck’s Constant is the exact multiplier to get the energy of a photon carried by an
Electromagnetic wave
Wavelength is the distance between two peaks of a wave. It is usually measured in
meters (m).

Posttest
Directions: Read each question carefully. Write your answer on the answer sheet.
1. What happens to the frequency of a wave when its wavelength is doubled?
a. Doubled b. halved c. tripled d. unchanged
2. Which of the following colors of light consists of the longest wavelength?
a. Red b. blue c. yellow d. violet
3. Why do gamma rays have the greatest penetrating energy?
a. because they have the lowest frequency
b. because they have the longest wavelength
c. because they have the highest frequency
d. because they have longer wavelengths than x-rays
4. What is the wavelength of a photon with an energy of 5.1 x 10 -19 J ?
a. 1.9 x 107 m b. 2.9 x 109 m c. 3.9 x 107 m d. 4.9 x 109 m
5. What is the wavelength of a wave with frequency of 3 x 109 Hz?
a. 1.0 x 10-1 m b. 100 x 10-3 m c. 1.4 x 10-1 m d. 1.5 x 10-3 m

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 Reflection
Directions: Write a reflective learning about comparing and solving problems involving
frequency, wavelengths, and energy.

Write something you don’t know

about the topic

Write something you learned

about the topic.

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 SCIENCE 10 ANSWER SHEET
Quarter 2 : Week __2__

Name: ____________________________________ Grade & Section: _____________ Teacher: _______________

Learning Competency: __________________________________________________________
Pretest
1. ____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________________ 4. ____________
5. __________

Looking Back
1. ____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________________ 4. ____________
5. ___________

Activity 1 Step 1 Given: ______________________________

Step 2 Unknow: ____________________________
Step 3 Derived Formula: _____________________
Step 4 Solution:

Final Answer: _______________________

Activity 2- Step 1 Given: ______________________________

Step 2 Unknow: ____________________________
Step 3 Derived Formula: _____________________
Step 4 Solution:

Final Answer: _______________________

Activity 3 Step 1 Given: ______________________________

Step 2 Unknow: ____________________________
Step 3 Derived Formula: _____________________
Step 4 Solution:

Final Answer: _______________________

1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________ 4. ___________

5. _____________

Check Your Understanding

1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________ 4. ___________
5. _____________

Posttest
1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________ 4. ___________
5. ____________