P2e Nuclear Radiations

You need to be able to:

• Explain how nuclear power works and the pros and cons associated with it (uranium source, fission, chain reaction, generator, waste and its issues)
• Describe the properties of three types of ionising radiation (alpha, beta, gamma)
• Explain uses of each type of ionising radiation (link the use to the type of radiation used)

1. How nuclear power works
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4. Overview of Nuclear Power with Advantages and Disadvantages
5. Nuclear power plant simulator
6. Opinion poll taken just after the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident

 

7. Comparison table: different energy sources
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9. Uses of ionising radiation - alpha radiation in smoke detectors
10. Uses of Radiation - beta radiation in thickness control
11. Uses of radiation - gamma rays in sterilisation
12. Radioactivity notes