1.
Trace the development of
electromagnetic waves
[Link] the properties of
electromagnetic waves
[Link] the properties of
eloctromagnetic spectrum
1. When you make the wave move faster or slower,
what changes can you see in how it travels along
the string?
[Link] differences do you observe when you click
between the 'Fixed End' and 'Loose End' options?
How does the wave bounce back?
1. When you increase the speed of the wave, does it
move across the string faster or slower?
[Link] you stop the wave, does it stop immediately,
or does it continue moving for a while? What could
be affecting that?
Michael James Clerk Heinrich Hertz Guglielmo
Faraday Maxwell Marconi
Faraday discovered
electromagnetic induction,
showing that a changing
magnetic field can induce an
electric current.
Maxwell formulated the four
famous Maxwell's Equations,
which mathematically unified
electricity and magnetism,
predicting the existence of
electromagnetic waves.
Hertz experimentally confirmed
Maxwell's theory by generating and
detecting radio waves (a type of
electromagnetic wave) in the
laboratory. He was the first person who
broadcast and received radio waves
Marconi pioneered the practical
application of electromagnetic
waves by developing wireless
telegraphy.
Crest
Wavelength Trough
Amplitude Frequency
The crest of a wave is the highest
point of a wave, where the
amplitude is at its maximum . It's the
peak of the wave. The crest of a
wave is formed by the constructive
interference of two or more waves.
The trough of a wave is the opposite of
the crest, it’s the lowest point of a wave,
where the amplitude is at its minimum.
Just like the crest, the trough is also
formed by the interference of waves,
but in this case, it's due to destructive
interference
Wavelength is the distance between
two consecutive crest (or troughs) of a
wave. It determines the type of
electromagnetic radiation (e.g., radio
waves, visible light) and is typically
measured in meters.
Amplitude is a measurement of the
amount of energy transferred by a wave.
Amplitude on a transverse wave is
typically measured as the distance
between the peak or trough of the wave
and the equilibrium position, or the
position of the medium at rest.
Frequency is the number of
wave cycles that pass a point
per second, measured in
Hertz (Hz).
Electromagnetic waves
travel at the speed of light in
a vacuum, which is
approximately 300,000 km/s
(3 x 10⁸ m/s).
as you move from radio waves to
gamma rays in the
electromagnetic spectrum, the
wavelength decreases,
frequency increases, and energy
increases.
• Describe the transmission and
propagation of electromagnetic
waves
• Compare relative wavelengths,
frequency and energy of EM
waves
• Cite practical applications of
different EM waves
Complete the table by indicating whether the
wavelength and frequency of each
electromagnetic radiation is INCREASING or
DECREASING. Identify whether it has LOW or
HIGH energy level.
EM WAVES WAVELENGTH FREQUENCY ENERGY
RADIOWAVES
MICROWAVES
INFRARED
VISIBLE LIGHT
ULTRA-VIOLET
X-RAY
GAMMA RAY
• ·How does the wavelength change as you adjust the frequency in
the simulation?
• ·How does the wave look when you increase or decrease its
wavelength?
• ·What happens to the wave when the frequency is increased?
• Can you think of a place where you see or use waves like the ones
in the simulation in real life?
These are the waves that allow us to
listen to the radio. They have long
wavelengths and low frequencies.
Radio waves are used for
broadcasting music, news, and other
information.
WAVELENGTH (in meters): 1x10⁻¹ m
FREQUENCY (in Hz): 3x10⁹
Basketball Court
Microwaves have shorter wavelengths
and higher frequencies than radio
waves. They are used in microwave
ovens to cook and heat food. They are
also used for communication, such as
cell phones and Wi-Fi.
WAVELENGTH (in meters): 1x10⁻³ m
FREQUENCY (in Hz): 3x10¹¹
COIN
Infrared radiation is sometimes called
"heat radiation" because we feel it as
warmth. It has longer wavelengths
than visible light. Infrared radiation is
used in devices like TV remote
controls and thermal cameras.
WAVELENGTH (in meters): 7x10⁻⁷m
FREQUENCY (in Hz): 4 x10¹⁴
Tip of a Pin
This is the type of electromagnetic
radiation that allows us to see the
world around us. Visible light comes in
different colors, like red, orange,
yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.
Each color has a different wavelength.
WAVELENGTH (in meters):
4x10⁻⁷- 7x10⁻⁷m
Red: 7x10⁻⁷m
Blue: 4.92x10⁻⁷m
Orange: 6.22x10⁻⁷ m
Indigo:4.55x10⁻⁷m
Yellow: 5.97x10⁻⁷m
Violet:4x10⁻⁷m
Green: 5.77x10⁻⁷m Bacteria
FREQUENCY (in HERTZ):
4x10¹⁴- 7.5x10¹⁴
Bacteria
UV radiation has shorter wavelengths
and higher frequencies than visible
light. It comes from the sun and is
responsible for causing sunburns. We
can't see UV radiation, but it can be
harmful to our skin and eyes.
WAVELENGTH (in meters): 1X10⁻⁸ m
FREQUENCY (in Hz): 3x10¹⁶
Molecules
X-rays have even shorter wavelengths
and higher frequencies than UV
radiation. They can pass through our
bodies and are used in medical
imaging, like X-ray machines, to see
our bones and organs.
WAVELENGTH (in meters): 1x10⁻¹¹m
FREQUENCY (in Hz): 3x10¹⁶
Atom
Gamma rays have the shortest
wavelengths and highest frequencies
of all the radiations. They are
produced during nuclear reactions
and can be very harmful. Scientists
use gamma rays to treat cancer.
WAVELENGTH (in meters): 1x10⁻¹¹m
FREQUENCY (in Hz): 3x10¹⁹
Nucleus
CAUSES HAVE THE
HELP TO SEE
CREATED IN
X-RAY
BONES
GAMMA RAY
RADIO WAVES
MICROWAVES
ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM
SHORT WAVELENGTH AND HIGHEST FREQUENCY
SUNBURN
ULTRA-VIOLET RAYS
NUCLEAR REACTION