4. What is the range of frequencies are our eyes sensitive to?

a. 3 x 10 6 - 3 x 10"Hz
b. 3 x 10" - 4 x 1014 Hz
C. 4x 10" - 7.5 x 10" Hz
d. 7.5 x 10 14 - 3 x 10'6Hz

5. What is the wavelength of the wave with a frequency of 3 x 109 Hz?

a. 1.0 x 10- 1 m
b. 1.0 x 10 m
C. 1.0 x 10 -2 m
d. 1.0 x 10 2 m

II. Below are the applications of electromagnetic waves. State the type of
electromagnetic wave used in each application.

1. Satellite communications - microwaves

2. Texting - microwaves
3. TV broadcasting - radiowaves
4. Radar - microwaves
5. Checking bankbook signature — ultraviolet rays

Ill. Answer the following questions briefly.

1. Describe the mathematical relationship between frequency and

wavelength.
2. Frequency and wavelength are inversely proportional.
3. What is the function of a tower in cell phone operation?
4. The tower receives signals from a cell phone and sends it to a wire-
based telephone system or to another cell phone.
5. What does a radio transmitter do?
6. A transmitter attaches information about the sound to the radio signal
by modulating the waves slightly.
7. How can infrared radiation be detected if cannot be seen?
8. It is detected when it is converted to other forms of energy such as
heat.
9. Why are high frequency electromagnetic waves like gamma rays
harmful to living things?
10. High frequency waves like the gamma rays are harmful Oecause they
carry very high amount of energy that enables them to penetrate and
kill living cells.

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