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Nuclear radiation and nuclear energy

Unit 1: How is energy useful to society? · Unit 1 AOS 2: How is energy from the nucleus utilised?
1 · Unit 1 AOS 2: How is energy from the nucleus utilised?

What this note covers

  1. Forces in the nucleus and nuclear stability
  2. Alpha, beta and gamma radiation and decay equations
  3. Half-life, activity and decay series
  4. Radiation dose, medical uses and nuclear energy

4 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes

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This note has 4 sections on Nuclear radiation and nuclear energy. It includes 10 key terms and formulas, plus 6 common mistakes. It covers 1, Unit 1 AOS 2: How is energy from the nucleus utilised?. The full section list is shown under “What this note covers”.

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