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The Chart of Electromagnetic Radiations

Posted on August 21, 2014 by VCE Physics

The Lawrence Livermore lab posted this gorgeous old poster of the electromagnetic spectrum onto its Flickr page. It’s an amazing artifact of scientific education from 1944, complete with images of retro radio equipment, hospital radium rays and one of the first commercially … Continue reading →

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Ionising radiation videos

Posted on May 4, 2012 by VCE Physics
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Radiation doses chart

Posted on March 6, 2012 by VCE Physics

This detailed chart shows the relative doses from different radiation sources. A very interesting centrepiece for further investigation and discussion.

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Dr Karl Karl Kruszelnicki & Professor Dale Bailey talking about radiation

Posted on March 31, 2011 by VCE Physics

Well worth listening to with radiation in the news in a big way at the moment. Download the podcast from the ABC site

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Unit 2 options

Posted on November 26, 2023 by justin

How does physics explain climate change? How do fusion and fission compare as viable nuclear energy power sources? How do heavy things fly? How do forces act on structures and materials? How do forces act on the human body? How … Continue reading →

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Light waves: Polarisation & Colour podcast

Posted on October 20, 2012 by justin

What is light?, The electromagnetic spectrum, Waves, Wave equations, Light as electromagnetic radiation, Polarisation, Colour, Colour addition, Colour subtraction, Interference & structural colour Download the notes. Download the video.

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Radioactivity – doses and effects podcast

Posted on May 7, 2012 by VCE Physics

A look at the measurement and effects of radiation doses. Download the notes. Download the video. Links: Calculate your radiation dose Radiation dose chart

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Radioactivity introduction podcast

Posted on April 15, 2012 by VCE Physics

An introduction to the different types of radiation – alpha, beta and gamma. Download the notes. Download the video.

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BBC discovery podcast – Fukushima Anniversary

Posted on March 11, 2012 by VCE Physics

An interesting report about the cleanup following the release of radiation from the damaged reactor. Download the podcast from the BBC site: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/discovery/discovery_20120305-2000a.mp3

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Radioactive quack cures

Posted on March 5, 2012 by VCE Physics

One of the fascinating aspects of the study of radioactivity is to see how our knowledge of the effects of radiation has dramatically changed over the twentieth century. Who in this day would ever think of cleaning teeth with a … Continue reading →

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