Nuclear and Particle Physics · Summer Term
Radioactivity
The nature of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation, including decay constants and half-life.
Key Questions
- 1How does the random nature of individual decays lead to a predictable mathematical law?
- 2What determines the stability of a nucleus in terms of the N-Z ratio?
- 3How would an engineer apply radioisotopes for non destructive testing in industry?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
A-Level: Physics - Nuclear PhysicsA-Level: Physics - Radioactivity
Year: Year 13
Subject: Physics
Unit: Nuclear and Particle Physics
Period: Summer Term
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