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The document consists of a series of questions related to electromagnetic radiation, including definitions, calculations of energy and wavelength, and comparisons of different types of radiation. It covers concepts such as the dual nature of electromagnetic radiation, the properties of photons, and the relationship between frequency and wavelength. Additionally, it includes practical applications of various types of electromagnetic radiation, such as their uses in medical imaging and communication.
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QUESTIONS
5.1 What is meant by the term: DUAL NATURE of electromagnetic radiation (2)
5.2.” Apparticle of light has a wavelength of 5 « 107"
5.2.1 What is a photon @
5.2.2 What is a speed of a photon w
5.2.3. Calculate the energy of a photon 4
5.3 will a photon of ultraviolet light have HIGHER ENERGY or LOWER ENERGY
than a photon of gamma rays? Give a reason for the answer. @
5.4 Name the type of electromagnetic radiation that is used to study animals
at night, @
[22]QUESTION 3
The three appliances which emit different types of electromagnetic radiation are
shown below.
Television remote Red laser pointer Microwave oven
control
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32
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Slate the type of electromagnetic radiation that is emitted by:
3.1.1. Television remote control
3.1.2 Laser pointer
A television remote control emits photons with a wavelength of 320 THz.
3.2.1 Define the term photon,
322 Galculate the energy of a photon emitted by television remote control
‘A microwave oven emits the waves with 2 « 10° J of energy. Calculate the
wavelegth of these microwaves,
a)
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2)
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4)
[12]QUESTION 8 (Start on a new page.)
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Grade 10 learners studied the relationship between the frequency and
wavelength of different types of EM radiations.
8.1.1. Define the term electromagnetic radiation.
8.1.2 Arrange the following types of EM radiation in order of increasing
wavelength:
infra-red; X-rays; ultraviolet; visible light; gamma rays.
8.1.3 Ultraviolet radiation is dangerous and can cause skin cancer. Explain
how this radiation causes cancer when your skin is overexposed.
Give ONE use for each of the following types of EM radiation:
824 Xrays
822 Microwaves
Calculate the wavelength of a radio wave with a frequency of 2,1 10* Hz.
QUESTION 9 (Start on a new page.)
‘The particle nature of light can be demonstrated by the interaction of photons with,
matter. One way in which light interacts with matter is via the photoelectric effect.
94
92
Define a photon.
The infrared beam emitted by a projector remote has a wavelength of 1,3 um.
Calculate the energy of a photon of this infrared radiation.
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(6)QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page)
The diagram below shows the wavelengths of frequencies of different types of
electromagnetic radiation. Consider the diagram and answer the questions that follow.
MW
Gammaray —Xeay—Ultavolt Vaile nares Microwave
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10 10 toto 10" Frequencyittz
3.1 Hows an electromagnetic wave created?
3.2 Name THREE other types of electromagnetic waves that have a frequency lower
than that of ultraviolet light. Arrange this frequency in order of INCREASING.
frequency.
3.3 Aphoton has a wavelength of 700 nm. Calculate the:
3.3.1 Energy of the photon.
33.2 Frequency of the photon.
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(3)
(4)
(3)
11]QUESTION 3 (Start on anew page.)
3.1. An investigation was conducted to determine the relationship between the
‘energy and frequency of a photon of light. The results obtained are shown in the
‘graph below»
raph of Frequency and Energy of a photon
Frequency (x 10"4) Hz
3.1.1. Write a suitable investigative question. @
3.1.2 What is the mathematical relationship between the energy of a photon and its
frequency? a
3.1.3. Explain your answer to Question 3.1.2 by referring to the shape of the graph. (2)
3.1.4 Determine the wavelength of the photon associated with point P on the graph. (3)3.2 The table below displays data for different types of electromagnetic radiation in
‘order of increasing energy.
TYPE OF RADIATION Energy () 7
Radio waves In 2,65 x 10”
Microwaves ju 41,99 x 10"
Infrared (IR) Pc) 3,99 x 10%
Visible ight 4,89x 10
Uitraviolet (UV) light 4,64 x 10"
Zaye 9,95 x 107
Radiation 2,82 x 10"
3.2.1 Identify the type of radiation represented by Radiation Y. “
322 Write down the energy value forthe type of radiation withthe highest
waver )
3.2.3 Determine the frequency of ultraviolet light. @)QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.)
34
An investigation is conducted to determine the relationship between
FREQUENCY and WAVELENGTH of a sound wave in air, at a constant
temperature. The results obtained is shown in the graph below.
Graph of Frequency vs Wavelength
Frequency (Hz)
a
8
1.000
0,034 0,068
‘Wavelength (m)
3.1.1 Write down a suitable investigative question for this investigation.
3.1.2 What is the mathematical relationship between frequency and
wavelength of the sound wave?
3.1.3 Why is it important that the investigation be conducted at a
constant temperature?
3.1.4 Caloulate the speed of sound in air
3.1.5 Determine the value if "X" on the graph
(2)
(1)
a)
3)
(2)Question 6
6.1. Define a photon. (2)
6.2. The wavelength of microwaves produced by a microwave oven machine is
0,015 nm. A bowl of soup is placed inside the microwave oven.
Calculate the energy of these microwave photons. (1 nm = 10° m). )
6.3. The bowl of soup is now placed in a microwave oven of shorter wavelengths.
How will the energy gained by the soup compare with the energy in 6.2?
Write only DECREASES, REMAINS THE SAME, or INCREASES. (2)
[9]QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page)
Some electromagnetic radiations are given below:
Infrared rays; X-rays; Microwaves; Radiowaves; Gamma rays.
5.1 List TWO properties of electromagnetic waves. 2)
5.2 What angle do the electric and magnetic fields generated by
electromagnetic radiation form when they propagate? (a)
5.3 Consider the given electromagnetic radiation above:
5.3.1 Arrange them in order of decreasing frequencies. 2)
5.3.2. Which radiation helps us to get television signals? (1)
5.3.3. Which radiation helps medical practitioners to obtain images of
human bones for diagnosis? (a)
5.3.4 Which radiation will have the highest penetrating ability? (a)
5.4 Aphoton of the Gamma rays above has an energy of 1,4 x 10-9 J
5.4.1 Define a photon 2)
5.4.2. Determine the wavelength of the Gamma rays above. 8)
5.4.3. How many visible light photons with a wavelength of 459 nm will
you need to match the energy of this photon of Gamma rays (3)
mentioned in QUESTION 5.4.2?
5.5 Electromagnetic radiation has a dual nature. What does the underlined
phrase mean? 2)
[18]QUESTION 8 (Start on a new page.)
The table below shows an arrangement of electromagnetic radiation according to their
frequencies.
TYPE OF RADIATION | TYPICAL FREQUENCY (Hz)
Radio waves 10
Microwaves 4010"
Infrared (IR) 1010"
Visible light 10
Ultraviolet (UV) 10°10"
rays 1010
‘Gamma rays 1010"
81 Write down TWO properties of electromagnetic waves. 2)
82 Which radiation has the highest energy? (1)
8.3 Acertain radiation has energy of 1,99 x 107? J
Identify the type of radiation associated with this energy. (4)
QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.)
A photon of wavelength 2 x 107 m is located within the x-ray range of the
electromagnetic spectrum.
3.1 Write down the speed of this photon in a vacuum. a)
32 Calculate:
3.21 The frequency of the photon. @)
5.3.2 The energy of the photon. @)
3.3 The wavelength of the photon is doubled, Will the penetrating ability of this
photon INCREASE, DECREASE or REMAIN THE SAME?
Explain the answer. @)
[10]QUESTION 3
The electromagnetic spectrum includes amongst others, radio waves, ultraviolet light,
gamma rays, visible rays and x-rays.
3.1 List ONE property of all electromagnetic waves. (1)
3.2 Briefly explain what is meant by the DUAL nature of electromagnetic radiation. (2)
3.3 Radio stations broadcast to listeners by means of electromagnetic radiations
called radio waves. Listed below is information about TWO different radio stations:
Radio Station 1 ~ broadcasts at a frequency of 97,60 MHz
Radio station 2 - has radiations of wavelength 1,50 x 10° m
3.3.1 Calculate the energy of a photon associated with radio station 1 @)
3.3.2 The owner of radio station 2 claims that his transmitter operates al a
frequency of 2 MHz, Use a calculation to help explain why his claim is
INCORRECT. (4)
3.3.3 How will the energy of a photon transmitted from radio station 2 be
affected if its wavelength was decreased? a)
Choose from INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME.
3.3.4 Explain your answer in 3.3.3. 2)
13)‘QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page.)
The table below represents the electromagnetic spectrum, showing:
5.1. Define the term photon. (2)
5.2. Identity the type of electromagnetic waves represented by A -D. (4)
5.3. Give ONE medical use of X-rays . O)
5.4 Which has a greater penetrating ability, radio waves or infrared rays?
Give a reason to support your answer. @)
5.5. Calculate the energy of a photon of microwaves with a frequency of 3,2 x 10'° Hz. | 2
QUESTION 4
How is an electromagnetic wave created? )
Consider the two electromagne d B below
ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVELENGTH (mj
A ul
B
0,025
ulate the
quency of wave B
nich wave has the higher
the answer.
4.4 Calculate the energy of a photon o!
gnetic wave A. Q)
‘ype of electrom:
ic radiation is used by cell pho
of x-raysQUESTION 3
The electromagnetic (EM) spectrum includes, amongst others, radio waves,
ultraviolet light, gamma rays, visible light and x-rays.
3.1 Describe how electromagnetic waves ere propagated.
3.2 Name the lype of electromagnetic radiation that:
3.2.1 Is used to sterilise medical instruments.
3.2.2 Has the longest wavelength.
4.3. State ONE danger of Ultraviolet tight,
3.4 Briefly explain what is meant by the DUAL nature of electromagnetic radiation
3.8 Aphoton of an electromagnetic wave has a wavelength of 600 nm.
3.5.1 What is a photon?
3.5.2. Calculate the energy associated with this photon.
3.5.3 How will the energy of this photon be affected if its wavelength were
to now increase?
(Choose from INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME),
(2)
(2)
(5)
(1)
15)QUESTION 5
The following are some electromagnetic waves and their corresponding wavelengths’
5.1
5.2
5.3
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5.6
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Electromagnetic Radiation Wavelength (m)
Wave Z
X-rays
Ultraviolet
Visible light
Name one source of ultraviolet radiation
Name the radiation that is used to observe objects and people in the
absence of light.
Which ONE of the above waves has the highest frequency?
Use the data in the table to explain,
Calculate the frequency of ultraviolet light.
Define a photon.
Calculate the energy of a photon of x-rays.
Identify the electromagnetic radiation labelled Z
(1)
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