ANASTACIO G.

YUMUL HIGH SCHOOL

(Formerly Balutu National High School)
Balutu, Concepcion, Tarlac

Science 10 Written Work No. 2

Name: _________________________________ Grade & Section: _________________________

A. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before each number.

____1. Which two waves lie at the ends of the visible spectrum?
A. Infrared and Ultra-violet rays C. Radio waves and X-rays
B. Radio waves and Microwaves D. X-rays and Gamma rays

____2. In the visible spectrum, which color has the longest wavelength?
A. Blue B. Green C. Red D. Violet

____3. Which property spells the difference between infra-red and ultra-violet radiation?
A. Color B. Speed in vacuum C. Wavelength D. None of these

____4. A certain radio station broadcasts at a frequency of 675 kHz. What is the wavelength of the radio waves?
A. 280 m B. 324 m C. 400 m D. 444 m

____5. What type of electromagnetic waves is used in radar?

A. Infrared rays B. Microwaves C. Radio waves D. Ultra-violet rays

____6. Which electromagnetic wave carries more energy than the others?
A. Microwaves B. radio waves C. UV radiation D. visible light

____7. What electromagnetic wave is sometimes called heat rays?

A. gamma rays B. infrared C. radio waves D. visible light

____8. What is the frequency range of UV radiation?

A. 3.5 x 109 -3 x 1011 Hz C. 7.5 x 1014 - 3 x 1016 Hz
B. 3.5 x 1011 - 3 x 10114Hz D. 7.5 x 1016 - 3 x 1019 Hz

____9. What is the range of frequencies are our eyes sensitive to?
A. 3 x 109 - 3 x 1011 Hz C. 4 x 1014 - 7.5 x 1014 Hz
B. 3 x 1011 - 4 x 1014 Hz D. 7.5 x 1014 - 3 x 1016 Hz

____10. What is the wavelength of the wave with a frequency of 3.0 x 10 9 Hz? (speed of wave = 1.0 x 108 m/s)
A. 1.0 x 10-1 m B. 1.0 x 101m C. 1.0 x 10-2 m D. 1.0 x 102m

B. Below are the applications of electromagnetic waves. State the type of electromagnetic wave used in each application.
1. Camera autofocusing _________________________________
2. Radio broadcasting _________________________________
3. Diagnosis of bone fractures _________________________________
4. Sterilization of medical instruments _________________________________
5. Satellite communications _________________________________
6. Texting _________________________________
7. TV broadcasting _________________________________
8. Radar _________________________________
9. Checking bankbook signature _________________________________

Note: Dito na mismo kayo magsusulat ng sagot.

C. Answer the following question briefly but substantially. (3 points each)

1. How are EM waves different from mechanical waves?

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2. Give two sources of EM waves in the Earth’s environment.
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3. Describe the mathematical relationship between frequency and wavelength.
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4. What is the function of a tower in cell phone operation?
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5. What does a radio transmitter do?
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6. How can infrared radiation be detected if cannot be seen?
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7. Why are high frequency electromagnetic waves like gamma rays harmful to living things?
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