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Science
Quarter 2 – Module 2:
Practical Applications and Effects
of Electromagnetic Waves
Science – Grade 10
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Quarter 2 – Module 2: Practical Applications and Effects of Electromagnetic Waves
First Edition, 2020

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 What I Need to Know

Are you not wondering how you are able to communicate with your loved
ones from far places? How were you able to listen to music from your radio? Or
how your television remote control works?
Most of the things we use nowadays are applications of our knowledge about
Electromagnetic (EM) waves. We may not see these EM waves, but we encounter their
different forms in our daily life. You know more of these waves than you may think.
This module contains various activities and tasks to be accomplished which
will give you more understanding on the significance and effects of electromagnetic
waves.
At the end of this module you will be able to:
1. cite examples of practical applications of the different regions of EM
waves, such as the use of radio waves in telecommunication (S10FE-IIc-
d-48);
2. explain the effects of electromagnetic radiation on living things and the
environment (S10FE-IIe-f-49).

What I Know

Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. What EM wave make cellular telephones transmit and receive signals?

A. radio waves C. visible light
B. microwaves D. gamma rays
2. All of the following are uses of visible light. Which one is not?
A. it enables us to see things C. for thermal imaging
B. gives light to the screen of our devices D. used in optical fibers
3. Which kind of wave is use in night vision goggles?
A. microwave C. gamma ray
B. infrared D. visible light
4. Which of the following EM wave makes use of artificial lighting?
A. visible spectrum C. gamma rays
B. x-ray D. infrared
5. Which of the following is a use of ultraviolet radiation?
A. diagnosing bone fracture C. night vision goggle
B. identifying original from fake banknotes D. optical fiber
6. Which type of X-ray can penetrate even through metals?
A. regular X-ray C. short wavelength X-ray
B. long wavelength X-ray D. dental X-ray

7. What type of electromagnetic waves is used in RADAR?

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 A. infrared rays C. radio waves
B. microwaves D. ultraviolet rays
8. What imaging technique uses powerful magnets, computer and radio waves to
make detailed pictures inside your body?
A. thermal imaging C. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
B. infrared imaging D. X-ray image
9. In an infrared camera, what color indicates warmer temperature?
A. blue C. violet
B. green D. yellow
10. Which of the EM waves below are emitted by stars and some radioactive
substances?
A. gamma rays C. microwave
B. radio waves D. X-ray
11. Which kind of wave causes the fluorescent chemicals to glow in sunlight?
A. microwave C. gamma ray
B. ultraviolet D. visible light
12. How many of the EM waves are visible?
A. none out of seven EM waves C. all of the EM waves
B. most of it D. only one out of seven EM waves
13. Among the following forms of the EM spectrum, which waves do not have enough
energies to damage the body cells?
A. gamma ray and infrared C. gamma ray and ultraviolet
B. radio wave and visible light D. X-ray and ultraviolet
14. What kind of wave is very dangerous, but have been used to kill cancer cells?
A. gamma rays C. radio waves
B. infrared D. visible light
15. Which of the following sets of EM radiation can harm your body cells?
A. gamma ray, ultraviolet ray, X-ray C. infrared, microwaves, ultraviolet
B. light, ultraviolet, X-ray D. gamma ray, microwaves, infrared

Lesson Practical Applications and

1 Effects of Electromagnetic
Waves

What’s In

Can you still remember the different forms of Electromagnetic waves you have
learned from the previous module? While all these EM waves move through space at
the same speed of about three hundred (300) million meters per second, their
wavelengths, frequencies, and energies differ. This is the reason why they are
arranged accordingly in a scheme called Electromagnetic Spectrum.

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 Let me remind you that wavelength has an inverse relation with frequency and
energy. So, if wavelength increases, what will happen to the frequency of the wave?
If the wavelength of an EM wave decreases, what will be the effect in its energy?
Let’s compare the relative wavelengths, frequencies, and energies of the
different regions of the Electromagnetic spectrum.

Directions: On a separate sheet, answer the following activity. Look at the picture
below, write the name of the correct Electromagnetic wave corresponding to the letters
on the picture. You may refer your answer for numbers 1-7 from the box.

x-ray radio wave

1. A ______________________
2. B ______________________
3. C ______________________ gamma ray microwave
4. D ______________________
5. E ______________________
6. F ______________________ ultraviolet infrared visible light
7. G ______________________
8. What letter shows the lowest frequency? ______________________
9. What letter shows the shortest wavelength? ______________________
10. What letter shows the EM wave with the highest energy?__________________

Notes to the Teacher

The students should have mastery of the properties of

electromagnetic waves for them to relate the forms to the uses.

What’s New

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Directions: Look for the name of devices hidden in the puzzle below. The words may
be placed vertically, horizontally, diagonally, or even backwards. Write ten (10) terms
you found in the word box below.

Generated from Free Word Search Puzzle Maker

What do you think are these devices for? What form of EM waves make them work?

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 What is It
Study the tables below. Electromagnetic waves have practical applications
which depend greatly on their wavelength, frequency, and energy. Continue reading
and you will know more about them.

Electromagnetic
Practical Applications
Waves

Radio Waves • Radio/Television signals

Radio and television signals are radio waves that are
produced by making electrons vibrate. It has a long
wavelength capable to transmit sound and picture
information over long distances.
• Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based
navigation system that provides geographical position and
time information anywhere on or near the earth. It
communicates with stations on the ground using radio
waves.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
It is a medical imaging technique that uses powerful
magnets, computer and radio waves to make detailed
pictures inside your body.

Electromagnetic
Practical Applications
Waves

Microwaves • Satellite communication

Microwaves are used in satellite communications because
it can penetrate the earth’s atmosphere. Microwave’s
signals are transmitted by an antenna to a satellite which
amplifies and retransmits the signal to an antenna in
other parts of the world. This is how we communicate even
from afar.
• Terrestrial communication
A cell phone is a radio transmitter and receiver that uses
microwaves. Cellular phones depend on overlapping
network of cells. Each cell has its tower that receives and
sends microwave signals.
• Cooking
The microwaves in a microwave oven penetrate and agitate
the water molecules within the food. Thus, they create
molecular friction which produces heat that will cook the
food.

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 • RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging) is a detection
system used to determine the range, angle or velocity of
objects. It can be used to detect aircraft, ships, and the
like.

Electromagnetic
Practical Applications
Waves

Infrared (IR) ● Remote control (IR remote) uses LED lights to transmit
signals to control devices. It emits pulses of invisible
infrared light.
● Thermal imaging through infrared scanners
Infrared scanner such as thermal imaging and thermal
scanner are used to show the temperature variation of the
body. Our body radiates infrared and under infrared
cameras, our images appear in a variety of colors. The
differences in color determine the differences in
temperature. For example, shades of blue and green
indicate regions of colder temperature; and red and yellow
indicate warmer temperature.
● Night vision goggles use thermal imaging technology to
capture the infrared light being emitted as heat by objects
in the field of view.

Electromagnetic
Practical Applications
Waves

Visible Light • Enables us to see things around us. It also gives light to
the screen of most electronic devices.
• Artificial Lights like flashlight, lamp etc. are any light
source that produce light instead of natural lights
produced by the sun.
• Optical fibers
One use of optical fibers in medicine is endoscope, a
flexible tube with tiny camera that is used to observe the
internal parts of the body.

Electromagnetic
Practical Applications
Waves

• Ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation in sunlight interact with a

protein (7-DHC) in the skin, converting it into vitamin D3,

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 the active form of vitamin D, which is essential for
Ultraviolet (UV) maintaining healthy bones and teeth.
• Security markings
Sensitive documents such as credit cards, banknotes, and
passports include a UV watermark that is only seen under
UV emitting light.
• Sterilization of water in drinking fountains
Ultraviolet light disinfection is one water treatment system
that can be used to remove most forms of microbiological
contamination from water.
• Fluorescence
• Some washing powder contains fluorescent chemicals
which glow in sunlight. This makes your shirt look whiter
than white in daylight.

Electromagnetic
Practical Applications
Waves

• Diagnosing bone fractures

X-ray X-rays are produced using an X-ray tube. They are
emitted when fast moving electrons hit a metal target.
Long wavelength X-rays can penetrate the flesh but not
the bones that’s why it is used in diagnosing bone
fractures.
• Airport security scanner
The short wavelength X-rays can penetrate through metals
which can be used in airport security scanner.

Electromagnetic
Practical Applications
Waves

Gamma Ray • Treat tumors and cancer through the process called
radiotherapy.
The high-energy rays of gamma destroys cancer cells in
the area where it is given.
Gamma rays sterilize surgical instruments because
they easily penetrate through materials and the energy
they release kills bacteria and other microorganisms.

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Effects of Electromagnetic (EM) radiation on living things and the environment

From the practical applications of EM waves discussed above, we can

conclude that these waves are significant to us. But, even essential forms of
radiations can be harmful in excessive amount.
The effect of EM radiation on organisms and environment depends on how
much energy it carries. Radiation can be non-ionizing and ionizing. Non-ionizing
radiation does not have enough energy to remove electrons from atoms and
molecules. Radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light and ultraviolet are non-
ionizing radiation. We are exposed to low levels of non-ionizing radiation every day.
When the exposure is intense and direct, it may result in damage to tissue due to
heat. Right amount of non-ionizing radiation like UV rays maintain the proper
mechanism of ecosystem.
High-energy EM waves like x-rays and gamma rays are considered as ionizing
radiation. Like the non-ionizing radiation, we are also exposed to low levels of ionizing
radiation that comes from the atmosphere. This means that the usual amount of
ionizing radiation from natural sources absorbed by our bodies is small. Our main
exposure to ionizing radiation comes from manmade sources through the use of
diagnostic medical exams. Excessive exposure to these radiation can alter molecules
within the cells and may cause eventual harm such as skin or tissue damage, cancer
and death.
When handled improperly, radioactive pollution may occur, where the air, soil
and water will be contaminated. This pollution may eventually makes its way up to
the food chain where all forms of life may be affected.

What’s More

Here are some activities which will give you hands-on experience on some of
the common EM waves mentioned above. Each activity needs simple materials that
are readily available at your home or school
Activity 1: “Behind the White Light”
Adapted from [Link]

What you need:

▪ water
▪ sunlight or flashlight
▪ shallow pan
▪ small mirror
▪ piece of paper or white surface

What to do:

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 1. Before doing this activity, read the guide questions below.
2. Fill the shallow pan with water of about half full.
3. Put the mirror into the water inside the pan at an angle.
4. Position the pan so that sunlight/flashlight shines directly where the mirror
is under water. You may have to shift the mirror to find the right angle.
5. Hold the white paper above the mirror. It would be easier to see if the room
is dark.
6. Adjust the angle of the mirror until you see a rainbow. Observe.
Guide Questions: Answer the following activity questions on a separate sheet.
A. Prism is a triangular piece of glass that is used to separate white light. From
the activity above, which materials served as a prism?
_________________________________________
B. Explain why white light splits up into different colors when it goes through a
prism?
___________________________________________________________________________
C. Write down the color spectrum you observed in proper order from top to
bottom.
___________________________________________________________________________
D. What color bends the least?
____________________________________________________
E. What color bends the most?
_________________________________________________

Assessment 1
Directions: Unscramble the letters to form the correct words and write the
appropriate word to complete the statements below on a separate sheet.
1. EM wave that can be seen by human eye is the _____. ISVIELB HGLIT
2. _______ is the only source of natural white light. UNS
3. Rainbow is formed when light _______ at different angles. FRRETACS
4. _______ is one of the artificial lights we use at night. LBUB
5. In a rainbow, the color that bends the most is ______. IVLTOE

Activity 2: “Block it!”

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 Adapted from [Link]

What you Need:

▪ bright-colored construction
paper
▪ sunblock lotion
▪ sunglass
What to Do:
1. Before doing this activity, read the guide questions below.
2. Divide the construction paper by folding it into three.
3. Apply sunblock lotion on one side of the paper, place the sunglass on the
other side. Leave the center of the construction paper uncovered.
4. Place the paper in a sunny spot and leave it there for three hours.
5. Observe the paper.
Guide Questions:
Answer the following activity questions on a separate sheet.

A. Did the paper’s color change or stay the same? ___________________________

B. How is the side of the construction paper with sunblock lotion different from
the side without sunblock lotion?
__________________________________________________________________________
C. How is the side of the construction paper with sunglass different from the
side without sunglass?
__________________________________________________________________________
D. Describe how sunscreen and sunglass protect us from UV radiation.
__________________________________________________________________________
Assessment 2
Directions: Write ULTRA if the statement is correct, and VIOLET if not. If the
statement is incorrect, state reason or appropriately correct the statement.
_________ 1. Too much exposure to UV rays may increase the risk for skin cancer
and cataracts.
_________ 2. Sunscreens protect our skin so we can stay under the sun all day.
_________ 3. The higher the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) in a sunscreen, the higher
the protection.
_________4. Sunglasses have UV coating that help block harmful rays from the sun.
_________5. It is good to avoid the sun entirely.

Activity 3: Post the Risk

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Directions: Using a letter-size bond paper, make a poster on the risks of long
exposure to the different forms of Electromagnetic waves in living things. The rubric
below will be used to grade your work.

RUBRIC

1 - Weak 2 - Moderately Weak 3 - Average

4 - Moderately Strong 5 - Strong

1. The poster contains appropriate items and information.

2. The poster is clean and neat, and the information on it is
well organized.
3. The poster is colorful and creative.
4. Any artwork on the poster is appropriate and carefully
executed.
5. The poster shows an understanding of the topic and related
concepts.

Total:

Assessment 3

Directions: Write the effect of the given EM waves on living things and environment
when exposed in large amount. Do it on a separate sheet of paper.

X-rays UV rays
___________________ ____________________
___________________ Organism ____________________

UV rays Environment Gamma rays

___________________ ____________________
___________________ ____________________

What I Have Learned

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 Let’s sum up what you have learned. Choose the correct term from the
enclosed choices that should go into the blank spaces.
Radio/television signals, GPS and MRI are practical applications of (1)
__________________ (radio wave/microwave). Satellite communication, cooking,
terrestrial communication, and RADAR make use of (2) ________________
(infrared/microwave). Remote controls, thermal imaging and night vision goggles are
practical applications of (3) ________________ (infrared/ultraviolet). You can see
things around you because of (4) __________________ (gamma rays/visible light) which
is also used in optical fibers, artificial lights and screens of electronic devices.
Vitamin D is produced from (5) ______________ (ultraviolet /microwave), which is also
used for security markings and sterilization of water in drinking fountains. In
diagnosing bone fractures, we use (6) ______________________ (gamma rays/X-rays).
(7) __________________ (long wavelength X-ray)/short wavelength X-ray)) is a type of
x-ray that can penetrate the flesh while (8) __________________ (long wavelength X-
ray)/short wavelength X-ray)) can penetrate through metals. Treating tumors and
cancer through the process called radiotherapy and sterilizing medical equipment
are practical applications of (9) _______________ (gamma rays/ultraviolet). The effect
of Electromagnetic waves on organisms and environment depends on how much (10)
______________ (wavelength, energy) it carries.

What I Can Do

A. On another sheet, copy the table below and for a day, list down your
exposure to the different forms of electromagnetic waves. Write the time duration of
exposure and your activity. Then identify the form of EM wave involved and the
source of that wave. An example was given as your guide.

Form of EM
Time Activity Source
wave
Example:
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM I watch my favorite TV show. Radio wave Television

Assessment

Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

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1. Which pair of EM waves is commonly used for communication?
A. X-rays and infrared C. radio waves and gamma rays
B. radio waves and microwaves D. infrared and microwaves
2. Radio wave is useful in which of the following applications?
A. watching television C. sterilizing medical equipment
B. treating cancers D. sunbathing
3. All of the following made use of gamma rays except one. Which is it?
A. treating tumors
B. treating cancer through the process called radiotherapy
C. sterilization of water in drinking fountains
D. sterilization of medical equipment
4. Infrared waves is useful in which of the following applications?
A. remote control C. screen of electronic devices
B. television signal D. night vision goggles
5. Microwave is useful in which of the following applications?
A. remote control C. artificial lighting
B. cellphone communication D. sterilization
6. In visible light, which color has the longest wavelength?
A. red C. yellow
B. violet D. green
7. What form of wave makes your skin tan when exposed for a long period of time?
A. infrared rays C. radio waves
B. microwaves D. ultraviolet rays
8. Which of the following is not an application of visible light?
A. bulb C. cell phone screen
B. security markings D. flashlight
9. Which of the following is the correct meaning of the acronym GPS?
A. Guided Position Symbol C. Guided Positioning System
B. Global Positioning System D. Global Perimeter Scale
10. Colors in the infrared image depend on ________________.
A. wavelength C. amplitude
B. frequency D. temperature
11. Which of the devices below can be used to detect aircrafts and ships?
A. RADAR C. GPS
B. MRI D. communication tower
12. What device uses thermal imaging technology to capture the light being emitted
as heat by objects in the field of view?
A. infrared camera C. fluorescent
B. remote control D. night vision goggles

13. Which of the EM waves below is used to remove most forms of microbiological
contamination from water?
A. infrared rays C. radio waves
B. microwaves D. ultraviolet rays

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14. All of the following are dangerous waves when taken by the body in large amounts
except one. Which is it?
A. radio waves C. ultraviolet
B. gamma rays D. x-rays
15. How does the energy level changes from gamma ray to radio wave?
A. increases C. cannot be determined
B. decreases D. energy level does not change

Additional Activities

A. Directions: The following are electromagnetic waves with their applications.

On another sheet, write the name of the device which does not belong to the
group.

1. Radio Waves
GPS MRI RADAR
2. Microwaves
Night vision Satellite Cooking
goggles Communication

3. Visible spectrum
Artificial lights Diagnosing bone Optical Fibers
fracture
4. Ultraviolet (UV)
Fluorescence Cellphone signal Sterilization of water
in drinking fountain
5. Gamma rays
Radiotherapy Sterilization of Radio
medical tools

B. Directions: Complete the table below by choosing what matches to the types
of radiation with its use and its effect on living things. Use another sheet for
this activity
Used for

Communication Creating Seeing Remote

MRI, GPS images of the Optical fibers controls and
inside of the Artificial thermal
body lightings imaging

Effects on living things

Activates Causes burning
sensitive cells in High doses can High doses can of tissues.
the retina. kill living cells. kill living cells.
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Forms of EM Wave Used for Effects on living things

Gamma Treating tumors High doses can kill living
Sterilizing medical tools cells. Lower doses can cause
cancer in cells
X-ray

UV Vitamin D
Security marking
Visible light

Infrared

Microwave Satellite Heating of water in tissues

communication. can cause burning
Cooking, RADAR
Radio

C. Directions: Using the given clues, fill in the crossword puzzle with the
correct words. Write your answer in a separate sheet of paper.

Maker

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 Book
Government of the Philippines, Department of Education. 2015. Grade 10 Learner’s
Material. Manila.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[Link]

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International Atomic Energy Agency.
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science-experiment/

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