Modern Physics and Nuclear Processes · Modern Physics
Nuclear Reactions
Analyzing the processes of fission, fusion, and radioactive decay.
Key Questions
- 1How does the binding energy per nucleon explain the stability of different isotopes?
- 2What are the fundamental differences between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion as energy sources?
- 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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