Sciencequarter 2 Module
Sciencequarter 2 Module
10
Science
Quarter 2-Module 1
Electromagnetic Wave Theory
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Module
Electromagnetic Wave Theory
1
Introduction
Did you send text messages to somebody else? Or have you ever tried cooking in a microwave
oven? Did you know that these previously mentioned human activities make use of microwaves?
Microwaves carry energy, and so with the other kinds of electromagnetic waves. But what are
electromagnetic waves? How can these waves become useful to us?
At the end of this module, the learners should be able to answer the following
questions:
Learning competencies/objectives
What I Know
Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. A certain radio station broadcasts at a frequency of 675 kHz. What is the
wavelength of the radio waves. (Note: 1 kHz = 1000 Hz)
A. 280 m B. 324 m C. 400 m D. 444 m
2. All electromagnetic waves travel through a vacuum at
A. the same speed.
B. speeds that are proportional to their frequency.
C. speeds that are inversely proportional to their frequency.
D. none of the above.
3. The table below lists the speed of light in four different situations.
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14. These are waves that are created as a result of vibrations between an electric
field and magnetic field.
A. Electromagnetic wave C. Microwave
B. Electromagnetic spectrum D. Radio wave
15. What is the speed of electromagnetic wave in a vacuum?
A. 0 m/s C. 1.13 x 103 m/s
B. 3.31 x 102 m/s D. 3.00 x 108 m/s
What’s In
In your Grade 7, you were able to learn the concepts of waves and its
characteristics. Let us review how will you remember these concepts.
A. Complete the sentence below with the correct word. Write your answer on your
answer sheet.
1. E _ _ _ _ _ travels in waves.
2. Transverse waves move up and down in patterns that have high points called
_ _ e _ _.
3. The low points of a transverse wave are called _ r _ u _ h.
4. The distance between any two throughs or peaks is called the _ _ v _ _ _ n _ _
_.
5. The height of a peak or through is called the a _ _ _ _ _ _ d _.
6. _ _ e _ _ e _ _ _ is the number of complete waves that pass by in one second.
7. Frequency is measured in _ _ _ t _ (which is written Hz)
8. L _ _ g _ _ _ d _ _ _ _ waves move by pushing forward and pulling back.
9. _ o _ _ _ waves are examples of longitudinal waves.
10. Waves on the surface of water are examples of t _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ waves.
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What’s New
You have probably seen a wave, but have you created one? Let’s try and make
some waves.
Get a rope of any kind and tie one end of it to a fixed sturdy object near you.
Now, straighten the rope and hold the other end of it. Start moving your hands up
and down. Observe what happens to the rope. Were you able to make a wave? Draw
the wave you made on a separate sheet of paper.
Now, try to make a wave again but move your hands slowly. Observe what
happens. Draw the image of the wave you created.
This time, make a wave while moving your hands fast. Draw the image of the
wave.
Based on the activity, is there any difference on the waves you have created? Why
does each created wave look differently? _______________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
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What is It
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.
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?
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Learning Task 1. Match the scientists given below with their contributions.
Scientists Contributions
_____ 1. Ampere a. Contributed in developing equations
that showed the relationship of
electricity and magnetism
_____ 2. Faraday b. Showed experimental evidence of
electromagnetic waves and their link to
light
_____ 3. Hertz c. Demonstrated the magnetic effect
based on the direction of current
_____ 4. Maxwell d. Formulated the principle behind
electromagnetic induction
_____ 5. Oersted e. Showed how a current carrying wire
behaves like a magnet
Electromagnetic Waves
We are surrounded with thousands of waves. They collide with our bodies
and some pass through us. Mostly are invisible but we can perceive some. The
warmth of the sun and the light that we see are just few of them. These waves share
similar characteristics, yet, they are unique in some ways. These waves are called
ELECTROMAGNETIC (EM) WAVES.
Radiation is the term used to describe the transfer of energy in the form of
EM wave. For a mechanical wave to travel, it must vibrate the medium as it moves.
This makes use some of the waves’ energy. In the end, it makes them transfer all
energy to the medium. As for EM waves, they can travel through empty space or
vacuum so they do not give up their energy. This enables EM waves to cross great
distances such as that from the sun to the Earth (which is almost vacuum) without
losing much energy. In vacuum, EM waves travel at a constant speed of 300,000,000
meters per second (3.0 x 108 m/s). At this rate, the rays of the sun take 8 minutes
to reach the Earth.
Electromagnetic waves can also transmit with a material medium. They can
also transfer energy to the medium itself. When they interact with matter, their
energy can be converted into many different forms of energy. With these
characteristics, electromagnetic waves are used for a wide variety of purposes.
To show that EM waves characterize similar movement as that of the
mechanical waves when they encounter a barrier, do the next activity.
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Learning Task 2
On and Off!
Objective:
Prove that electromagnetic waves can be reflected.
Materials
TV with remote control
Mirror with stand
Procedure:
3. Turn the TV on and off by aiming the remote control at the mirror.
Guide Question
1. How would you position the remote control in order to turn the TV on and
off?
The wave shown in Figure 3, illustrates properties that are used to describe
waves. A crest is the highest point of a wave. For an electromagnetic wave, this is
the point in time when the field is strongest. A trough is the lowest point of a wave.
For an EM wave, this is the point in time when the field is weakest.
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Learning Task 3. Below are the different terms to describe an electromagnetic wave
and rearrange the jumbled letters to form the correct term being described. Do this
on your answer sheet.
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Speed of EM Wave
All electromagnetic waves can travel through a medium but unlike other types
of waves, they can also travel in vacuum. They travel in vacuum at a speed of 3x10 8
m/s and denoted as c, the speed of light. The wave speed, frequency and wavelength
are related by the following equation:
v = f
where:
v = wave speed or c (speed of light) expressed in meters per second
(m/s)
f = frequency expressed in Hertz (Hz)
= wavelength expressed in meters (m)
Since all the electromagnetic waves (EM) have the same speed and that is
equal to the speed of light, as wavelength increases, the frequency of the wave
increases.
Example Problems:
(Assume that the waves propagate in a vacuum)
Required: f = ?
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Solution:
From the original formula:
v=c=f
we will derive the formula for f which is
f = c/
Required: f = ?
Formula:
v=c=f
f=c/
f = 3 x 108 m/s
5 x 10-7 m
f = 6 x 1014 Hz
Required: = ?
Formula:
v=c=f
=c/f
= 3 x 108 m/s
6.1 x 105 Hz
= 490 m
Learning Task 4. Calculate the following problems. Show your solution in your
answer sheet.
1. An electromagnetic wave that travels at a speed of 3.0 x 108 m/s in a vacuum
and have a frequency of 1.5 x 1010 Hz. Calculate its wavelength.
2. What is the wavelength of a ray having a frequency of 4.80 x 1017 Hz?
3. An EM wave has a frequency of 6.01 x 1014 Hz. What is the wavelength?
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GENERALIZATION
What I Can Do
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Assessment
A. Multiple Choice. Choose the best answer. Write the letter on your answer
sheet.
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10. Which characteristic is the same for all types of EM waves traveling in a
vacuum?
A. Frequency B. Period C. Speed D. Wavelength
11. When an EM wave travels from one medium to another, what happens to its
frequency?
A. Increases B. Decreases C. Stays the same D. A & B
12. Who discovered the relationship between magnetism and electricity that
serves as the foundation for the theory of electromagnetism?
A. Andre Ampere C. Hans Christian Oersted
B. Charles Coulomb D. Luigi Galvani
13. The distance between two crests or two troughs of a wave is called
__________.
A. Amplitude B. Frequency C. Hertz D. Wavelength
14. This scientist demonstrated the magnetic effect based on the direction of
current. Who is this scientist?
A. Faraday B. Hertz C. Maxwell D. Oersted
15. Which of the following is a TRUE statement about electromagnetic waves?
A. People emit electromagnetic waves in the form of infrared energy
B. A vibrating electric field is an example of an electromagnetic wave.
C. Sound waves are electromagnetic waves with very low frequencies.
D. The speed of an electromagnetic wave depends on its frequency and
wavelength.
Additional Activities
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