Unit+1+Nuclear+Physics+and+Radioactivity

Text reference. I will mostly refer to this text at this stage. We will be going through this unit at a very swift pace to allow for more time to cover electricity. The Physics behind this topic is relatively straight forward if you keep up. We will spend approximately 2-3 weeks on this chapter.

Your first SAC will be around week 4.





Minimum requirement to satisfy #|coursework. Please be aware that you will not be given time in class to complete all of these questions. You will need to spend some time at home to complete all of these.

= Unit questions - Must be attempted by the end of the unit =

Unit 1.1 Q 1,2,3,4,7,10 Unit 1.2 Q 1-10 Unit 1.3 Q 1-4, 6,8,10 Unit 1.4 Q 1,2,3,5,7,8,10 Unit 1.5 Every question

#|Answers

=** Revision videos **=

Question 1-5 Revision q6-10 Precision q11-17 Revision q20-22 Revision - class discussion q23-28

When revising and learning the content, here are some words to consider. Please click on each link to find resources to help further your understanding on any one of these subtopics within this unit.
 * Key wo****rds & resources for each**


 * Becquerel, rutterford, geiger
 * Terrestrial & cosmic radiation
 * Isotopes
 * Alpha, Beta, Gamma decay
 * @Nuclear radiation energy
 * Ionising power
 * Penetration power
 * Half Life
 * Carbon Dating
 * Absorbed dose
 * Background radiation
 * Effects of exposure to radiation (acute and delayed effects)

Class Content/Activities
Your first small task is to describe how a smoke detector works. This must be written in your books. To attain full marks in a SAC for a question such as this you will need to have a detailed response. This will require you to communicate your ideas in a way that will demonstrate that you know what you are talking about. Please note: There is no problem writing in point form, and it always helps when you draw a diagram!!

//** Smoke detector link - How stuff works **// [] = = = Simulation Prac =

//** Introduction to radiation and nuclear energy **// //**This site Hippocampus contains a good introduction to most Physics concepts. It has many visuals, at times some of the content will be beyond year 11 level but it certainly is a good place to #|start.**// []

=** Unit summary notes **= The process of taking your own notes really helps cement your understanding. If you wish to do well in Physics make sure you summarise each topic in your own words.