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Each section is supported by online resources (e.g. videos and applets) to help you understand the content. You can either click on the section heading directly, or type in the url yourself (for example, online resources for Section 13.2 can be accessed through xmphysics.com/18.1.1)
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For convenience, the supporting resources are also listed by types below:
Sections:
18.1.0 Properties of Nuclei
+++18.1.1 Rutherford Alpha-Particle Scattering Experiment
+++18.1.2 Neutrons Protons Electrons
+++18.1.3 Nuclides
18.2.0 Nuclear Binding
+++18.2.1 Mass-Energy Equivalence
+++18.2.2 Mass Defect and Binding Energy
18.3.0 Nuclear Reactions
+++18.3.1 Nuclear Fusion
+++18.3.2 Nuclear Fission
+++18.3.3 Binding Energy per Nucleon
18.4.0 Radioactivity
+++18.4.1 Alpha Decay
+++18.4.2 Beta Decay
+++18.4.3 Gamma Decay
+++18.4.4 Properties of Radiation
+++18.4.5 Activity
+++18.4.6 Background Radiation
18.5 Biological Effects of Radiation
Appendix A: Einstein’s Equations
Appendix B: Nuclear Force
Appendix C: Magic Numbers
Appendix D: Segre chart
Appendix E: Geiger-Muller Counter
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Concept Videos: Click HERE
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Demonstrations: Click HERE
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Applets:
PhET Rutherford Scattering: Click HERE
PhET Nuclear Fission: Click HERE
Walter Fendt The Law of Radioactive Decay: Click HERE
Walter Fendt Radioactive Decay Chains: Click HERE
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Useful Website:
http://barwinski.net/isotopes/query_select.php
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