Quantum and Nuclear

Demonstration: this demonstration shows that electron streams travel in straight lines. It is useful preparation for measuring...

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Demonstration: the deflection tube allows you to show the parabolic path of an electron beam passing through a uniform...

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Demonstration: applying a constant voltage to the deflection plates will move the electron spot. Applying an alternating...

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Demonstration: this demonstration shows that a metal cross blocks off a beam of electrons. Using a magnet, you can show how...

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Demonstration: the main purpose of this experiment is to explain the principle of an electron gun. You can also use the...

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Demonstration: measuring the half-life of a radioactive isotope brings some of the wonder of radioactive decay into the school...

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Class practical: in this activity, students model radioactive decay using coins and dice. By relating the results from the...

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Class practical: this experiment, for advanced level students, shows that the current through a thermistor increases with...

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Demonstration: this demonstration focuses on the properties of alpha particles. It follows on closely from the experiment...

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Demonstration: this demonstration focuses on the properties of beta particles. It follows closely from identifying the three...

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Demonstration: this demonstration focuses on the properties of beta particles. It follows on closely from Identifying the...

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Demonstration: gamma radiation is part of the electromagnetic spectrum. It is not absorbed by the air, but its intensity...

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