IGCSE Physics key definitions nuclear physics

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IGCSE Physics Key Definitions For 0625 AND 0972 

Nuclear Physics

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Syllabus Objectives

OBJECTIVES:

By the end of this section, you will be able to :

  • Define key terms for IGCSE Phyiscs for 0625 and 0972 (9-1)  for   nuclear physics
  • Understand how marks have been alloted in the examination questions  for defining various quantities for nuclear physics
  • Become extremely confident in defining various terms using the correct scientific vocabulary as per the syllabus requirements for nuclear physics

5.1 The nuclear model of the atom

  • Define Alpha particles:
  • Define Protons:
  • Define Neutrons:
  • Define Electrons:
  • Define Positive ions:
  • Define Nuclear fission:
  • Define Proton number:
  • Define Nucleaon Number:
  • Define Relative charge:
  • Define Relative mass:
  • Define isotope:

5.2 Radioactivity

  • Define Background radiation:
  • Define ionising nuclear radiations:
  • Define Alpha radiations:
  • Define Bet radiations:
  • Define Gamma radiations:
  • Define Ionising effect of radiations:
  • Define Penetrating power of radiations:
  • Define Radioactive decay:
  • Define Alpha decay:
  • Define Beta decay:
  • Define Gamma decay:
  • Define Radiative decay equations:
  • Define Half life:
  • Define mutations:

 

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