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INTRODUCTION
Objectives
 Components of EM waves
 Properties of EM waves
 Role of EM waves and their applications
Electromagnetic Wave
Produced by simultaneous vibration of Electric Field
Magnetic field
Wavelength of electromagnetic spectrum
Properties of EM wave
1. EM waves are transverse wave.
2. Do not require any medium for travel.
3. Travel at speed of 3x108 ms-1 in
vacuum.
4. Can be reflected
or refracted.
5. All EM wave obeys the wave equation.
v =f x λ
Where v = speed of wave (m/s)
f = frequency of wave (Hz)
λ = wavelength (m)
6. Their frequencies do not change as they pass
from one medium to another.
But their speed and wavelength will change.
Applications
Gamma rays :
 It can cause serious illness due to
great penetrating ability.
 when used in controlled conditions,
gamma rays is useful in cancer
treatment.
Visible Light
 Used in optical fibres and
telecommunications
X-rays :
• diagnostic tool in
dentistry and
medicine
• at airports inspect
the content of your
luggage
• used to find cracks
in structures
Ultra-violet :
• used in hospitals to
sterilize the surgical
instruments
• Operation theatres as it
kills bacteria and viruses
Microwaves :
• Analysis of fine details of
molecular and atomic structure
• Telephone communication
Radio waves :
 Radio and television
communication
 Radar & satellite communication
 Navigation or ships & aircrafts
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spectrum of electromagnetic radiation

  • 1.
  • 2. INTRODUCTION Objectives  Components of EM waves  Properties of EM waves  Role of EM waves and their applications
  • 3. Electromagnetic Wave Produced by simultaneous vibration of Electric Field Magnetic field
  • 5. Properties of EM wave 1. EM waves are transverse wave. 2. Do not require any medium for travel. 3. Travel at speed of 3x108 ms-1 in vacuum. 4. Can be reflected or refracted.
  • 6. 5. All EM wave obeys the wave equation. v =f x λ Where v = speed of wave (m/s) f = frequency of wave (Hz) λ = wavelength (m) 6. Their frequencies do not change as they pass from one medium to another. But their speed and wavelength will change.
  • 7. Applications Gamma rays :  It can cause serious illness due to great penetrating ability.  when used in controlled conditions, gamma rays is useful in cancer treatment. Visible Light  Used in optical fibres and telecommunications
  • 8. X-rays : • diagnostic tool in dentistry and medicine • at airports inspect the content of your luggage • used to find cracks in structures
  • 9. Ultra-violet : • used in hospitals to sterilize the surgical instruments • Operation theatres as it kills bacteria and viruses Microwaves : • Analysis of fine details of molecular and atomic structure • Telephone communication
  • 10. Radio waves :  Radio and television communication  Radar & satellite communication  Navigation or ships & aircrafts