PS1C - Nuclear Processes

Disciplinary Core Idea PS1C - Nuclear Processes

Paul Andersen explains three major nuclear processes; fusion, fission, and decay. He begins with a brief discussion of the four fundamental forces in nature. He the explains how nuclei can be combined in fusion, divided through fission, and changed through radioactive decay. A discussion of the teaching progression K-12 is also included.


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