This topic covers “Nuclear Physics” of A Level Physics. (Equivalent to Advanced Placement) If this is too advanced for you, you can try the more basic version here.
Sub-Topics:
- The ɑ-particle Scattering Experiment
- Simple Model of The Atom
- Atomic Mass
- Mass-energy Relation
- The Mass Defect
- Binding Energy
- Binding Energy Per Nucleon And Nuclear Stability
- Nuclear Reactions
- Nuclear Fission
- Nuclear Fusion
- Radioactive Decay
- Alpha Particles
- Beta Particles
- Gamma Rays
- Comparision of Alpha Particles, Beta Particles And Gamma Rays
- Background Radiation
- Activity, Half-life And Decay constant
- Effects of Radiation On Living Organism
- Geiger-Muller Tube/Counter
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