Modern Physics and Nuclear Processes · Modern Physics

Nuclear Reactions

Analyzing the processes of fission, fusion, and radioactive decay.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the binding energy per nucleon explain the stability of different isotopes?
  2. 2What are the fundamental differences between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion as energy sources?
  3. 3How would an engineer design shielding to protect workers from different types of ionizing radiation?

Common Core State Standards

HS-PS1-8
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: Physics
Unit: Modern Physics and Nuclear Processes
Period: Modern Physics

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