PHYSICAL SCIENCE (Radioactivity)

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/nuccon.html - c1

It is expected that students will:

Summarize the characteristics of the major components of the electromagnetic spectrum

• characteristics include relative wavelength, frequency and energy, penetrating power

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Differentiate among the following major decay products: alpha and beta particles, gamma rays • including recognizing and completing nuclear equations

• including half-life

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http://www.darvill.clara.net/nucrad/hlife.htm

Compare and contrast fusion and fission reactions and their use in energy production

(e.g. plutonium, U-238, U-235) • including recognizing and completing nuclear equations

Describe technological applications of radiation

• technological applications will include, but are not limited to,

1) home (e.g. microwave ovens, smoke detectors, TV)

2) medical (e.g. X rays, cancer therapy, nuclear medicine)

3) industry (e.g. structural flaw detection)

4) scientific (e.g. carbon dating)

5) recreational (e.g. tanning machines)

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Evaluate the effects of radiation on living organisms

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