General Physics - Q4 - M2
General Physics - Q4 - M2
Department of Education
Regional Office IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
General Physics 2
Quarter 4 - Module 2
ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES
and LIGHT
Name of Learner:
Grade & Section:
Name of School:
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Module
ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES
2
and LIGHT
Content Standard:
1. Maxwell’s synthesis of electricity, magnetism, and optics
2. EM waves and light
3. Law of Reflection
4. Law of Refraction (Snell’s Law)
5. Polarization (Malus’s Law)
6. Applications of reflection, refraction, dispersion, and polarization
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What’s In 10
Directions: Recall your previous lessons encountered when you were still in Junior High
School about Electromagnetic Waves and Light. Can you still remember some of the
important terms related to this topic? Below are jumbled letters of some of the essential
terms that you will encounter in this module. Arrange the letters and write your answer
on the blank provided.
What’s New
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Activity 2. Mirror Reflect
What do you think will happen to light as it strikes a smooth and shiny surface like a
mirror? Perform the mirror experiment to learn substantial concepts about the reflection
of light.
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Procedure:
1. On a bond paper, follow the set-up
shown in figure 1.
2. Indicate the point of intersection of the
perpendicular lines as point X.
3. Push the pin in any location on the left
side of the paper. Indicate it as point Y.
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Guide Questions:
1. How does the measured value of the angle of incidence compare with the angle of
reflection?
2. Based on your plotted graph, what can you infer between the relationship of
𝜽𝒊 and 𝜽𝒓?
What is it
The Electric and Magnetic Fields Together
Electromagnetic waves produced from
accelerating electrons have both magnetic and
electric field components.
A changing magnetic field induces an electric
field, and a changing electric field induces a
magnetic field. Both the electric and the
magnetic field oscillate perpendicular to each
other and the propagating wave's direction.
James Clerk Maxwell- described light as a Figure 3.Electromagnetic wave with Magnetic and
wave with components of both electric and Electric field components
Source: Science Learner’s Material Grade 10,p.146
magnetic fields. Hence, he developed
equations that showed the relationship
between electricity and magnetism. An electromagnetic wave with light as a component is
a transverse wave produced by a vibrating electric charge. Since it is a wave, it possesses
the characteristics of wavelength, frequency, and speed. All EM waves travel with a speed
of 3 𝑥 108 in a vacuum and are denoted as c, the speed of light. Wave speed is
𝑚⁄𝑠
expressed in the equation
𝑣 = 𝜆𝑓 (equation 1)
Where: v is the wave speed orc (speed of light) expressed in meter per second (m/s)
f is the frequency in Hertz (Hz)
𝞴 is the wavelength in meters (m)
As an EM wave enters a medium, various medium properties dictate how the EM wave
propagates. Two of these properties are electric permittivity and magnetic permeability.
Their relationship to light is given by the equation
𝑣 =𝑐 = 1
(equation 2)
√𝑢0𝜀0
From this equation, you can identify that the relationship between the electric
permittivity 𝜺𝟎and magnetic permeability 𝒖𝟎 is inversely proportional to light's speed. This
means that either the electric permittivity or magnetic permeability increases in the
material, the speed decreases, and vice versa.
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Reflection of Light
Types of Reflection:
a. Specular/ Regular Reflection -This reflects light on smooth
surfaces such as mirrors or a calm body of water.
b.
b. Diffused/Irregular Reflection. This reflects light on
rough surfaces such as clothing, paper, wavy water, and the
asphalt roadway.
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If 𝑛1isless than𝑛2 (𝑛1 < 𝑛2), the refracted ray bends towards the normal. But if
𝑛1 is greater than 𝑛2 (𝑛1 > 𝑛2), then the refracted ray bends away from the normal.
One of the laws of refraction states that “The normal line, the incident and the refracted
ray all lie in the same plane."
Snell’s law describes how a ray is refracted at the interface between two mediums of
different indices of refraction. It is mathematically stated as:
Dispersion of Light
We know that white light is dispersed in this order: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet, with violet having
the shortest wavelength and red the longest wavelength. For a given medium, n increases as wavelength
decreases. Thus, n is greatest for violet and least for the red light. In the same way, violet
light is bent more than red light.
Sample Problem 1
Solution:
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To find Ɵ𝒃, we use the Snell’s equation,
𝑛𝑎 sin Ɵ𝑎 = 𝑛𝑏 sin Ɵ𝑏 (1.33) (sin 40)
𝑛 sin Ɵ𝑎
Ɵ𝑏 = sin−1 ( 𝑎 )= sin−1 ( ) = 34.22˚
𝑛𝑏 1.52
Total Internal Reflection occurs if light passes from a dense (with a higher refraction index)
to a less dense medium (with a lower refraction index). Its angle of incidence 𝜃𝑎 is greater
than the critical angle 𝜃𝑐. The angle of incidence for which the angle of refraction is 90˚ is
becomes the critical angle 𝜃𝑐 shown in figure 6 (b). If the angle of incidence is greater than
the critical angle, then the refracted ray will not exist, and all light rays will
be reflected as shown in Figure 9 (c).
Polarization of Light
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light source are polarized, while light from multiple sources such as the sun, flames, and
incandescent bulbs produces unpolarized waves..
Unpolarized light can be linearly polarized using a polarizer; it permits only waves with a
particular polarization direction to pass. If we place a second polarizing element along
the path of an unpolarized beam of light, the first is called the polarizer, and the second is
the analyzer.
When unpolarized light with intensity 𝑰𝟎is incident on an ideal polarizer, the transmitted
𝑰
light's intensity is exactly half that of the incident unpolarized light 𝟎⁄𝟐, no matter how
the polarizing axis is oriented.
When the linearly polarized light emerging from a polarizer passes through a second
polarizer or analyzer, the analyzer's polarizing axis makes an angle Ɵ with the first
polarizer's polarizing axis. The intensity transmitted in the analyzer is given by Malus’s Law:
𝑰𝟐 = 𝑰𝟏𝒄𝒐𝒔𝟐Ɵ (equation 7)
Malus’s law applies only if the incident light passing through the analyzer is already
linearly polarized.
Sample Problem 2
An unpolarized light with an intensity of 100 W/𝑚2passes through two polarizing filters,
the polarizer then to the analyzer with transmission axes forming an angle of 30˚. What is
the intensity of the light as it passes through each filter?
Solution:
Remember that the intensity of the polarizer's transmitted light is exactly half that of the
incident unpolarized light. Therefore,
I0 100W/m2 𝟐
I1= ⁄ ⁄2 = 50 𝐖/𝐦
2=
To solve for the intensity of light emerging from the analyzer, use the Malus’s Law
equation:
I2 = I1cos2Ɵ
= (50 W/m2 ) ( cos2 30 )
= 37.5𝐖/𝐦𝟐
The intensity of light emerging from the analyzer is 37.5 𝐖/𝐦𝟐
Sample Problem 3
An unpolarized light with an intensity of 80 W/m2 passes through two polarizing filters. If
the light that emerges from the analyzer has an intensity of 10 W/m2 , what is the angle
between the two filters?
Solution:
To find the angle between the two filters, we need to develop an equation that describes
I2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 I0 since we have known values for both.
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I I
Remember that I1 = 0⁄2, substitute I1 in Malus’s Equation with 0⁄2.
(Malus’s Equation) I2 = I1cos2Ɵ
I I
(Substitute 0⁄2 to I1 ) I2 = 0⁄2 cos 2Ɵ
What’s More
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Activity 3. Break the Code
For you to break the code, match the problems in the rectangles with their
answers in oblongs. Write the letter of your answer in the blank before each item.
(2 points each)
An incident ray of light passing
1. through the air (n=1.0) strikes the
crown glass's surface (n=1.52) at an
angle of 35˚. What will be the angle of 45˚ 45 W/𝑚2
refraction?
CODE: !
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What I Have Learned 10
Activity 4. Make it Right!
Great! You’re almost done with the module. To summarize what you have learned
from the lesson, underline the word inside the parenthesis that makes the
statement correct.
1-2. Electromagnetic waves are (transverse, longitudinal) waves that can propagate with
or without a medium. The medium wherein EM waves propagate has properties such
as electric permittivity and magnetic permeability, which is both (directly, inversely)
proportional to light's speed.
3-4 When light cannot get out of the boundary between transparent media, an
interesting phenomenon occurs called total internal reflection. In this event, the
incident angle must be (greater, lesser) than the critical angle and all light rays are
(refracted, reflected).
5-6. The separation of white light into seven component colors of light, when allowed to
pass through a glass prism, is called (polarization, dispersion). Snell's Law can
explain this phenomenon. Since the index of refraction depends on the wavelength
of the color of light, then the refractive index is greater for (orange, indigo) light.
7. According to the law of reflection, the angle of incidence is (greater than, lesser
than, equal to) the angle of reflection.
8-10 Electromagnetic waves having a definite direction relative to the direction of the
wave's propagation, like standing waves on a string, are said to be (polarized,
unpolarized). Unpolarized light waves pass through two polarizing filters. The first
one is called the polarizer, which reduces the light intensity in half, while the latter
is called the (polarizer, analyzer, filter). (Malus’s Law, Snell’s Law) quantifies the
light intensity that emerges from these series of polarizing elements.
What I Can Do
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Activity 5A. Label Me!
Directions: The diagram shows a light ray path as it travels from one medium to another.
Label what is indicated in the diagram by writing your answer on the blank. Choose your
answer from the box.
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Activity 5B. Completion
The first column shows the path of a light ray as it passes through two different media.
Fill in the missing values by choosing from the box below.
Media 𝑛1 Ɵ1 𝑛2 Ɵ2
1. Air to 1.00 25˚ 11.34˚
diamond
2. Ethyl alcohol 51˚ 1.58 42˚
to light flint
glass
3. Water to 1.33 30˚ 1.52
crown glass
4. Water to ice 1.33 1.31 23˚
5. Air to zircon 1.00 40˚ 19.6˚
6. Ice to 1.31 54.6˚ 45˚
plexiglass
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An unpolarized beam of light with intensity 𝐼0 passes through two polarizing elements.
Determine the missing values in the table by choosing from the box.
60˚ 90 58 75 28.0
30˚ 40˚ 29.60 65 35˚
Assessment
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Directions: Read and analyze each item carefully. Write the letter of your answer on the
blank provided.
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5. A ray of light goes from medium A to B with an angle of incidence at 40˚ and an
angle of refraction at 30˚. How will you compare the speed of light?
7. You are looking at stones at the bottom of a clear and still pond. Your line of vision
is directly above the water. You observed that the stones appear closer to the
surface than it actually is. Which of the following statements best explain your
observation?
A. Light entering the water is dispersed.
B. Specular reflection is observed on the surface of the water.
C. Light reflects in a different direction as it strikes the surface of the water
D. Light bends as it enters through the water.
8. A beam of light enters from water (index of refraction 𝑛𝑎 =1.33) to glass
(index of refraction 𝑛𝑏=1.52). Which of the following statements is true to
this situation?
A. All light rays reflect from the surface of the glass
B. Light refracts away from the normal since 𝑛𝑎 < 𝑛𝑏
C. Light refracts towards the normal since 𝑛𝑎 < 𝑛𝑏
D. The angle of refraction is greater than the angle of incidence.
9. The following are the conditions for total internal reflection to occur
except-
A. The index of refraction of the first medium should be lesser than the
second medium.
B. The incident angle must be greater than the critical angle.
C. All light rays are reflected.
D. None of the light rays are refracted.
10. A ray of light travels from the air (n=1.00) to water (n=1.33) with an angle of
incidence of 45˚ with respect to the normal, what is the angle of refraction?
A. 32.1˚ B. 28.9˚ C. 25.5˚ D. 35.1˚
11. It is the phenomenon that explains the appearance of a rainbow.
A. Refraction B. Reflection C. Dispersion D. Polarization
12. The dispersion of white light through multiple refractions of its component colors
depends on its wavelength and the index of refraction of the medium. What
happens to the index of refraction of a given medium if wavelength increases?
A. Increases B. decreases C. remains the same D. either B or C
13. A beam of light that is composed of many rays having random
polarization directions.
A. Polarized light C. Filtered Light
B. Unpolarized light D. Unfiltered light
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14. An unpolarized light with the intensity 𝐼0 passes through a polarizer.
What is the intensity of light 𝐼1that emerges through it?
A. One-half of 𝐼0 C. Twice the 𝐼0
B. ¼ of 𝐼0 D. Equal to 𝐼0
15. An unpolarized light passing through a polarizing filter achieved an
intensity of 50 𝑤⁄𝑚 2. What will be its intensity after passing through
the
second filter oriented at an angle of 40˚ from the first one?
A.1.3 𝑤⁄𝑚 2 B. 29.3 𝑤⁄𝑚 2 C. 2000 𝑤⁄𝑚2 D. 90.0 𝑤⁄𝑚2
Additional Activities
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Directions: Solve the following problems and show your solution in the space
provided.
1. Snell’s Law: An incident ray of light passes through two media, oil, then to water at an
incident angle of 38˚. If refractive indices are 1.45 and 1.33, respectively, what will be
the angle of refraction? To what direction will the light ray bend with respect to the
normal line as it passes through water? (5 points)
2. Malus’s Law: An unpolarized light with an intensity of 150 W/𝑚2passes through the
polarizer then to the analyzer with transmission axes forming an angle of 24˚. What is
the intensity of the light as it passes through each polarizing filter? (5 points)
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References
Books:
Physics Science and Technology Textbook for Fourth Year, Reprint Edition,2007,2009
Science Learner’s Material Grade 10 pages 146,175, 180-181
Science Learner’s Material Grade 7 page 180
Electronic Resources:
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