Edexcel•A-Level•Physics
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Nuclear Radiation
Radioactivity, decay, binding energy and nuclear reactions
Practice 41 subtopics in Nuclear Radiation. All questions match the Edexcel A-Level specification.
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Nuclear Radiation is a key topic in the Edexcel A-Level Physicsspecification. This topic covers radioactivity, decay, binding energy and nuclear reactions.
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Random nature of decayBackground radiationAlpha particlesBeta-minus particlesBeta-plus particlesGamma raysProperties of radiationsIonising abilityPenetrating powerDeflection in fieldsNuclear equationsAlpha decay equationsBeta decay equationsActivity: A = λNDecay constant λHalf-life: t½ = ln2/λExponential decay: N = N₀e^(-λt)A = A₀e^(-λt)Decay graphsDetermining half-life from graphsCarbon datingCore practical: Half-life simulationMass defectBinding energy: E = mc²Atomic mass unit (u)Binding energy per nucleonBinding energy curveStability and binding energyNuclear fissionFission productsChain reactionsCritical massNuclear reactorsControl rods and moderatorsNuclear fusionFusion in starsFusion reactor challengesRadiation exposureDose and dose equivalentShieldingNuclear waste management
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