Nuclear physics written questions
Practise H2 Physics nuclear equations, radioactive decay, half-life and binding energy, then review calculations and explanations with marking guidance.
Learning goals
- Interpret nuclear structure, isotopes and Rutherford scattering.
- Analyse random radioactive decay, activity and half-life.
- Relate binding energy per nucleon to fission, fusion, applications and hazards.
- Apply conservation laws to nuclear equations, including beta decay.
- Use mass-energy equivalence, mass defect and binding energy.
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