Electromagnetism and Nuclear Physics · Electricity & Magnetism

Radioactivity and Nuclear Energy

Examining nuclear decay, half-life, and the implications of nuclear fission.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the random nature of radioactive decay allow for precise carbon dating?
  2. 2What variables affect the stability of isotopes within the nucleus?
  3. 3How would an engineer apply the concept of half-life to manage nuclear waste safely?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Radioactivity - S4
Level: Secondary 4
Subject: Physics
Unit: Electromagnetism and Nuclear Physics
Period: Electricity & Magnetism

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