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Nuclear Physics
A Level Physics
Key points
- Definition and core concepts of nuclear physics.
- How nuclear physics relates to the rest of the Physics syllabus.
- Common exam command words and how to structure an answer on this topic.
- Typical mistakes students make when answering Nuclear Physics questions.
Revision notes
Radioactive decay and nuclear energy.
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Diagrams, worked examples and mnemonics will go here to help the concept stick before you move on to practice questions.
Practice questions
Q1.State one key fact about nuclear physics covered in this topic.
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Q2.Explain how nuclear physics is applied in a typical exam question.
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Q3.Describe a common misconception students have about nuclear physics.
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