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Nuclear Physics

Model radioactivity, decay, nuclear structure, and evidence-based reasoning about unseen processes.

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Learning Path

Checkpoint 1

nucleus

Study two or three interactives, then answer the concept checks before moving on.

Checkpoint 2

decay

Study two or three interactives, then answer the concept checks before moving on.

Checkpoint 3

evidence

Study two or three interactives, then answer the concept checks before moving on.

Adaptive Suggestion

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1. 3 D Navigation

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2. Bragg'S Law Simulator For N =1

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3. Coupled Oscillator Chain

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4. Dice Rolling Model

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5. Dice Rolling Model

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6. Free Fall 3 D

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7. Geiger Reader

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8. Geiger Reader

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9. Geiger Reader

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10. Geiger Reader App ( Requires A Geiger Reader Detector To Work Properly)

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11. Half Atwood Machine

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12. Intro Page

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13. Intro Page

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14. Intro Page

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15. Intro Page

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16. Intro Page

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17. Intro Page

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18. Nuclear Binary System Simulator

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19. Oscillator Chain Model

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20. Penetrating Power Of Alpha, Beta And Gamma Radiation

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21. Plum Pudding Model Simulation

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22. Radioactive Decay Model

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23. Radioactive Decay Model

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24. Rutherford'S And Thomson'S Atomic Model

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25. Rutherford'S Atomic Model

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26. Three State Decay Theory

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27. Three State Nuclear Decay

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28. Three State Nuclear Decay

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29. Three State Nuclear Decay

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