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Science – Grade 10
Quarter 2 – Self-Learning Module 11: Effects of EM Wave’s Applications
First Edition, 2020

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 Science 10
Quarter 2
Self-Learning Module 11
Effects Of EM Wave’s Applications
Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the Science 10 Self-Learning Module on the Effects of

Electromagnetic Wave’s Applications!

This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed and

reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims to help learners
acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely: Communication,
Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
 For the Learner:

Welcome to the Science 10 Self-Learning Module on the Effects of

Electromagnetic Wave’s Applications!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning material while being an active
learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills

that you will learn after completing the module.

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the lesson

at hand.

Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts

and skills that you already know about a previous lesson.

Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and

application of the lesson.

Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the

lesson.

Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from the
entire module.
 EXPECTATIONS

In this module, you will continue studying about the different forms of
electromagnetic waves and their applications. This is made to help you explain
the effects of EM radiation on living things and the environment. S10FE-IIe-
49.

This module is about explaining the effects of EM wave’s applications

on living things and the environment. S10FE-IIe-49.2

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify and explain the effects of electromagnetic wave’s applications
on living things and the environment;
2. examine how the applications of electromagnetic waves affect us and
the environment; and
3. realize the importance of knowing the effects of electromagnetic
radiation on living things and the environment.

PRETEST

Write the letter of the best answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Electromagnetic waves have different applications. Which of the following

applications may cause internal heating of body tissues?
A. CT scan C. baggage scanner
B. Microwave oven D. night vision goggles

2. What is the possible effect of technologies relying on x-rays and gamma

rays?
A. Technologies using x-rays and gamma rays that carry low level of energy
can cure cancer.
B. Technologies using x-rays and gamma rays that carry low level of energy
can prevent mutation.
C. Technologies using x-rays and gamma rays that carry high level of
energy can cause cancer.
D. Technologies using x-rays and gamma rays that carry high level of
energy can cause sunburn.
3. In what situation can you apply your knowledge on the effects of UV
radiation?
A. Watching a movie
B. Undergoing radiotherapy
C. Walking outside on a sunny day
D. Talking to someone using cellular phone

4. Which of the following statements best describes how the applications of

EM waves affect humans and the environment?
A. Germicidal lamps emit UV rays that can kill harmful microorganisms.
B. Radiation therapy uses IR rays that may cause thermal injury.
C. Thermal scanners use x-ray that may cause skin burns.
D. CT scan uses microwaves that may cause cancer.

5. Why is it important to study the effects of EM wave’s applications?

I. To know which is safe to use
II. To prevent being overexposed to it
III. To know when to use the different applications
A. I only C. III only
B. II only D. I, II and III

RECAP
In your previous lesson, you’ve learned that electromagnetic waves are
either ionizing or non-ionizing radiations. EM waves carrying lower energy
levels are classified as non-ionizing and are typically not harmful while those
carrying higher energy levels are considered ionizing and may cause harm to
living organisms. What about the applications of EM waves? Can you still
remember them? To refresh your mind, answer this simple activity.

Directions: Match the different forms of EM waves in column A with their

corresponding applications in column B. Write the letter of your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

Column A ( EM waves ) Column B ( Applications )

___ 1. Microwaves A. TV’s remote control
___ 2. UV rays B. Satellite communication
___ 3. Gamma rays C. Fluorescent lamp
___ 4. Infrared rays D. Radiotherapy
___ 5. X-rays E. Baggage scanner
 It’s good to know that you can still remember the applications of the
different types of EM waves.

Knowing the applications of EM waves will lead you to these questions:

a) What are the effects of EM waves’ applications to us?

b) How do these applications of EM waves affect us and the environment?
To know the answer to these questions, you will now continue learning
about EM wave’s applications and their effects on living things and the
environment.

LESSON
Different technologies nowadays rely on different forms of EM
waves. These technologies or applications of EM waves pose different effects
to us and the environment. They could result to either positive or negative
effects.

Here are some examples of EM wave’s applications and their effects.

1. Radiation therapy
Radiation therapy uses gamma ray that is
ionizing, highly penetrating and have enough
energy to destroy or kill cancer cells. That is why,
it is widely used as a cancer treatment. But the
irony is, it can also kill exposed healthy living
cells and may also cause cancer and mutation.
Since gamma ray has the highest energy level
among the EM waves, it is also the most
dangerous form of EM radiation.
2. Computed Tomography or CT scan
CT scan uses x-ray to diagnose and monitor
different kinds of diseases and abnormalities in
our body such as tumors or bone fractures. It
provides us an image of our internal body parts.
Therefore, its positive effect is that it helps us
identify what our illness is, see how severe it is
and it also gives the medical experts ideas on
what kind of treatment they have to do with their
patients. But CT scan uses x-ray which is next to gamma ray, therefore, it
may also cause damage to healthy cells if overexposed to it. It can also cause
cancer.
 3. Germicidal lamp/ UV lamp

One of the positive effects of using UV lamps

such as germicidal lamp is its ability to disinfect
surfaces by killing the bacteria and preventing
them from reproducing or multiplying. Some UV
lamps are used to check forged banknotes and
prevent counterfeits. But some UV lamps emit
harmful ultraviolet rays that can also cause
damage to living cells if overexposed to it, such as
sunburn and skin cancer.
4. TV/radio broadcasting and satellite communications
Whenever you use your cell phone, watch on your TV and listen
to your favourite radio station, you are actually using radio waves and
microwaves. Through these applications of radio waves and
microwaves, our way of communication have improved a lot. We’re able
to get updated from the real-time events happening in our country and
all over the world. We’re also able to tune in to our favourite radio
stations and listen to the latest news and updates. Since radio waves
have the lowest energy level in the spectrum, until now, there is no
concrete study as to their negative effects. While microwave used in
microwave oven may cause internal heating of body tissues like the way
it heats the food.

5. Remote control
One of the common applications of infrared radiation is the use
of remote control. It allows you to change the TV’s channel without
standing or getting off your place. Note also that all objects emit infrared
radiation. And because of that, applications like thermal scanners,
infrared cameras or night vision goggles are used to show temperature
variations of individuals or different objects, and even see in the dark.
Remember that some of the applications of electromagnetic waves
cause positive and negative effects. It depends on the energy level
carried by the EM wave involved and the time of exposure. The higher
the energy level and the longer the time of exposure, the greater the
impact on living organisms and the environment.

The following activities will help you understand further the effects of EM
wave’s applications:
 ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: EM Wave’s Applications and Their Effects

Objective:
Give some applications of EM waves and explain their effects on us and
the environment.

Materials: Pen and paper

Procedure:
1. Choose at least one technology that relies on EM wave.
2. In the sun diagram below, write the name of the chosen technology
at the center of the circle and its possible effects on us and the
environment in its rays.

Closure:
How do technologies relying on EM waves affect us and the
environment?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

Activity 2: Daily Encounter with EM Waves!

Objectives:
1. Apply the knowledge on the effects of EM wave’s applications in real
life situations.
2. Appreciate the positive effects of EM wave’s applications on us.
Materials: Pen and paper

Procedure:
1. List down at least 5 activities you did this week at home that involved EM
waves’ applications.
2. Choose one from your listed activities and discuss briefly how the
application of EM wave affected your life and how you benefited from it.
3. Write your answers below.

1. ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

Closure:
What do you think is the importance of knowing the effects of EM waves’
applications to us?

_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

WRAP-UP
To summarize what you have learned, complete the paragraph
below by filling in the missing word/s. Choose your answer from the word
box below.

• lower • radio waves

• higher • gamma rays
• exposure time • positive
• energy level • negative
Electromagnetic waves have different applications that affect us
and the environment. They could result to either ____________ or ___________
effects. Their effects depend on our ______________ and ______________ carried
by the EM wave involved. EM waves carrying __________ energy level have
greater impact than those carrying __________ energy level. The most
dangerous among the applications of EM waves are those using
______________ because they are the most ionizing and highly penetrating form
of EM radiation. While applications of ____________ with the lowest energy level
are uncertain of their long-term effects.
 Understanding the different effects of EM waves’ applications is very
important for us to know what technologies should be used, how and when
they will be used and prevent getting the negative result of using these
technologies/applications.

VALUING
Are you familiar with greenhouse effect? Did you know that EM
radiation is involved in this? You will now do a reflective activity about
greenhouse effect and the infrared radiation.

Activity 3: The Greenhouse Effect and the Infrared Radiation!

Objective:
Realize the importance of knowing the effects of EM radiation on living
things and the environment.

Materials: Pen and paper

Procedure: Read and understand the paragraph below then answer the guide
questions. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Light from the sun comprises different forms of EM radiation. Some are
transmitted, reflected and some are absorbed by the Earth’s surface. As the
Earth’s surface absorbs the sunlight, it heats up and emits IR or infrared
radiation. Some of the emitted IR from the earth’s surface reflect back to the
space while some are absorbed by the greenhouse gases (CO2, H2O and CH4)
in the atmosphere. These greenhouse gases then re-radiate some of the IR
back to the Earth’s surface causing it to be warmer. This is known as the
Greenhouse effect.
Guide questions:
1. How does infrared radiation emitted by the greenhouse gases in the
atmosphere back to the earth’s surface affect us?
__________________________________________________________________

2. What do you think will happen if there’s an increase in greenhouse

gases’ concentration in the atmosphere?
__________________________________________________________________

3. As a student, what can you do to minimize the negative effects of

further emission of IR or heat rays back to the Earth’s surface?
__________________________________________________________________
 POSTTEST
Write the letter of the best answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. X-ray is useful in diagnosing bone fractures and tumors. Which of the

following is a negative effect of X-ray?
A. It can cause skin pigmentation.
B. It creates blood circulation problems.
C. It can destroy the metabolism of the body.
D. It can damage healthy living cells of the body.
2. One of the common applications of gamma ray is radiation therapy.
How does this application affect living organisms?
I. It can cause mutation.
II. It can kill healthy cells.
III. It can kill cancer cells.
A. I only
B. II only
C. III only
D. I, II and III
3. Which of the following situations can you apply your knowledge on the
effects of UV rays?
A. Cooking food
B. Listening to music
C. Swimming at the beach
D. Using night vision goggles
4. Infrared radiation is known for its heating effect. One of its common
issues is the amplified greenhouse effect. Which of the following should
you do to balance the heating effect of infrared radiation?
A. Increase the greenhouse gases that absorb and emit IR.
B. Practice 5R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle, recover and repair).
C. Use chemicals that increase CFC’s.
D. Burn plastics.
5. Why is there a need to know the effects of EM waves’ applications to us
and the environment?
A. for safety purposes
B. to prevent getting the negative result
C. to further understand the applications of EM waves
D. All of the above
 KEY TO CORRECTION

PRET Recap WRAP-UP POST

EST TEST
1. B 1. B Electromagnetic waves have different applications 1. D
2. C 2. C that affect us and the environment. They could 2. D
3. C 3. D result to either positive or negative effects. Their 3. C
4. A 4. A effects depend on our exposure time and the 4. B
5. D 5. E energy level carried by the EM wave involved. EM 5. D
waves carrying higher energy level have greater
impact than those carrying lower energy level. The
most dangerous among the applications of EM
waves are those using gamma rays because they
are the most ionizing and highly penetrating form
of EM radiation. Applications of radio waves with
the lowest energy level are uncertain of their long-
term effects.

Activity 1 Activity 2 Activity 3

Answers may vary. Answers may Answer:
vary. 1. The heating effect of
emitted IR from the
Answer to Closure: atmosphere back to the
Answer to earth keeps us and the
Technologies relying Closure: environment warm
on EM waves affect enough to sustain life.
us in so many ways. Understanding
They could either the effects of EM 2. Increasing the
help or improve our wave’s concentration of
way of living but they applications is greenhouse gases in the
could also cause very important atmosphere which
harm or damage if for us to prevent absorb IR will intensify
used for longer period getting the its heating effect on the
of time especially negative result of Earth’s surface and may
those EM waves using those contribute to global
carrying higher applications. warming.
energy level.
3. Answers may vary.
 References
Books
• K to 12 Grade 10 Learner’s Material in Science. Electromagnetic Spectrum.
Pages 147-164
• K to 12 Garde 10 Teacher’s Guide in Science. Electromagnetic Spectrum. Pages
121-130
• Angelina A. Silverio (2007). Physics. Electromagnetic Waves. Phoenix
Publishing House, Inc. Quezon City. pages 362-364

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