Quantum and Nuclear Physics · Modern Physics
Nuclear Energy and Radioactivity
Investigation of binding energy, fission, fusion, and the laws of radioactive decay.
Key Questions
- 1How does the binding energy per nucleon model explain why stars favor fusion over fission?
- 2What variables affect the half life and activity of a medical radioisotope?
- 3How would an engineer design shielding to protect workers from ionizing radiation?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: Nuclear Physics - JC2
Level: JC 2
Subject: Physics
Unit: Quantum and Nuclear Physics
Period: Modern Physics
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