LAS – Force, Motion and Energy

Name of Student/s _______________________ Grade and Section __________

Activity No. ______

EM WAVE DETECTIVE
I. Objective
After the activity, we will be able to:
1. complete the table of EM Waves and their uses; and
2. cite examples of practical applications of the different regions of EM
waves.
II. Materials
 activity sheet with pictures of EM Wave and their applications
 scissors
 glue/ paste
III. Procedure
1. Divide the class according to their science lab groupings.
2. Use scissors to cut-out the pictures on Table 1.
3. Use glue/ paste to post them on the appropriate box on Table 2.
4. Write a description for each picture you pasted on Table 2.
Table 1. Examples of applications of EM Waves

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Table 2. EM Wave and their applications
Picture of EM Wave Application Description
Radio

Microwave

Infrared

Visible

Ultraviolet

X-ray

Gamma Ray

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IV. Analysis Questions
1. How did you determine which application belonged to a particular EM Wave?
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2. Why do EM Waves have different applications?
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3. How would you compare radio and microwaves based on their application?
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4. Why are x-rays able to penetrate our skin?

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5. What other applications that are related to the technology used in visible light?
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V. Conclusion
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