Nuclear and Modern Physics · Modern Physics

Radioactivity and Half-Life

Examining the types of nuclear decay and the mathematical modeling of radioactive decay over time.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the probabilistic nature of decay allow for precise dating of ancient artifacts?
  2. 2What variables affect the stability of an isotope and its specific mode of decay?
  3. 3How would an engineer apply half-life data to manage the storage of medical nuclear waste?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Energy and Society - Grade 11
Grade: Grade 11
Subject: Physics
Unit: Nuclear and Modern Physics
Period: Modern Physics

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