Physics · Year 12 · Particles and Radiation · 2.º Período
Particle Interactions
Understanding the four fundamental interactions, exchange particles, and the application of conservation laws in particle decays.
National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA 3.2.1.2 Particle interactionsOCR Module 6.4.1 Fundamental particles
About This Topic
Understanding the four fundamental interactions, exchange particles, and the application of conservation laws in particle decays.
Key Questions
- How do exchange particles mediate fundamental forces?
- Which conservation laws apply to all particle interactions?
- What are Feynman diagrams and how do we interpret them?
Active Learning Ideas
See all activities→Activities & Teaching Strategies
See all activities
Planning templates for Physics
More in Particles and Radiation
Constituents of the Atom
Investigating the standard model of particle physics, including quarks, leptons, and the concept of antimatter.
8 methodologies
Electromagnetic Radiation and Quantum Phenomena
Examining the photoelectric effect, energy levels in atoms, and the wave-particle duality of matter.
8 methodologies