Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of San Pablo City
DOLORES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Brgy. Dolores, San Pablo City

Module number: 1 Checked by: Mrs. Sherwin F. Belen

Subject: SCIENCE 10
Topic: Electromagnetic waves
Prepared by: Ms. Evangeline G. Abril Noted by: Donny Aris C. Malvar, Ed.D

I. Objectives:
Identify the different types of electromagnetic waves
Cite example of practical application of the different regions of
electromagnetic waves.
II. Reference:
Science Learner’s Material 10
III. Topic Title:
Practical Application of Electromagnetic waves

A wave is a disturbance that transfer energy. Electromagnetic waves have unique

properties. It can travel through a vacuum. It has an electric field that travels perpendicular
 with the magnetic field. It is form when moving charged particles transfer energy through a
field.
There are seven types of electromagnetic waves, we have Radio waves which is used in
radio and television communication, Microwaves which is used in satellite television, radar
and communication. Infrared waves which is used in remote control, household electrical
appliances. Visible light which is used in artificial lighting, optical fibers in medical uses.
Ultraviolet which is used in sterilization and fluorescence. X-rays which is used in engineering
applications and Gamma rays used in medical treatment.

IV. Summary:
 Most Electromagnetic waves are invisible to the eye but detectable. Only visible
light also called white light is seen by humans.
 Gamma rays are used to treat cancer through the process called radiotherapy.
 Each type of wave poses a certain degree of risk and danger to people and
environment.
 Waves in the electromagnetic spectrum include the following from the longest
wavelength to the shortest wavelength. Radio waves, Microwaves, Infrared
waves, Visible light, Ultraviolet, X-rays, and Gamma rays. The order also shows
the increasing frequency and energy of Electromagnetic waves.
 X-rays were discovered by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen in 1895.
 The electromagnetic spectrum is a continuum of electromagnetic waves
arranged according to frequency and wavelength.
 Microwaves have smaller wavelengths than radio waves. They are used in
satellite communications, radar, and television transmission and cooking.

V. Activity:
See Attachment
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Section: _________________ Subject Teacher: ______________

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

____1. Which of the following electromagnetic waves is used in satellite communication?

a. Radio waves c. Gamma rays
b. Microwaves d. Infrared rays
_____2. Which of the following waves has the longest wavelength?
a. Radio waves c. Visible light
b. Gamma rays d. Microwaves
_____3. Which of the following EM waves is also called white light?
a. Infrared waves c. Gamma Rays
b. Visible light d. Microwaves
_____4. Who discovered x-ray/s?
a. Isaac Newton c. Benjamin Franklin
b. Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen d. Albert Einstein
_____5. What type of electromagnetic waves is used in radar?
a. Infrared rays c. Radio waves
b. Microwaves d. Ultra-violet rays
_____6. Which of the following EM waves has the shortest wavelength?
a. Microwaves c. Radio waves
b. Gamma rays d. Infrared waves
_____7. Which of the following is used in the diagnosis of bone fractures?
a. Visible light c. Radio waves
b. X-rays d. Microwaves
_____8.Based on the illustration of The Electromagnetic Spectrum, Which of the following
EM waves has the highest frequency?
a. Gamma rays c. Microwaves
b. Radio waves d. X-rays
_____9. It is a continuum spectrum of electromagnetic waves arranged according to
frequency and wavelength.
a. Electromagnetic waves c. Electromagnetic Light
b. Electromagnetic Spectrum d. Electromagnetism
______10. A type of wave that is used in remote control and household electrical appliances.
a. Microwaves c. Infrared waves
b. Gamma rays d. Radio waves

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