WASSCE Physics · Modern Physics & Electronics
Radioactivity and Nuclear Physics
Alpha, beta, and gamma radiation, half-life, nuclear fission, fusion, and applications.
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2 lessons · 13 min
- 1Radioactivity: alpha, beta, gamma and half-life6 minFree6 minFree
3 worked examples · 2 diagrams
- 2Detectors, fission, fusion and uses of radioisotopes7 min Plan7 min Plan
- Detecting radiation
- Background radiation
- Nuclear energy and mass–energy equivalence
- Uses of radioisotopes
- Dangers and safety precautions
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