Category Archives: 2. How is energy from the nucleus utilised?

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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Ionising radiation videos

Posted on May 4, 2012 by VCE Physics
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Radioactive decay rates podcast

Posted on April 25, 2012 by VCE Physics

Radioisotopes all have a characteristic half-live, that measures the time taken to decay. This podcast looks at the calculations involving half-lives. Download the notes. Download the video. Links: Radioactive decay

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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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A is for atom

Posted on March 30, 2012 by VCE Physics

A classic 1950s educational film, funded by the General Electric company to help promote nuclear power.

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The Radioactive Boy Scout

Posted on March 28, 2012 by VCE Physics

What happened when a teenager tried a dangerous experiment in his back yard…. the tale of the Radioactive Boy Scout. http://www.dangerouslaboratories.org/radscout.html  

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BBC One Planet Podcast – The Nuclear Future

Posted on March 24, 2012 by VCE Physics

An interesting series of reports about the future of nuclear energy sources worldwide in the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear accident. Download the podcast from the BBC site: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/oneplanet/oneplanet_20120323-1932a.mp3

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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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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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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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