MYP 5 Physics | Atomic Physics
Radioactivity Nuclear and decay
Subtopic 3 of 5Covers: Definition of radioactivity · Spontaneous and random nature of decay · Types of nuclear decay: Alpha decay, Beta decay (β⁻ basic), Gamma emission · Changes in atomic number and mass number · Writing nuclear equations · Conservation laws in nuclear reactions · Decay series (basic idea) · Half-life Definition · Half-life Interpretation of decay graphs · Factors affecting decay (none – randomness) · Activity and count rate (basic idea) · Applications of radioactivity in medicine · Applications of radioactivity in Industry/ medicine / archaeology/biology/ meteorology · Fission and Fusion · Nuclear Reactor and Safety precautions
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