Radioactivity (Physics)

Topic Objectives

By the end of this topic, the learner should be able to:

• Define radioactive decay and half-life;
• Describe the three types of radiations emitted in natural radioactivity;
• Explain the detection of radioactive emissions;
• Define nuclear fission and fusion;
• Write balanced nuclear equations;
• Explain the dangers of radioactive emissions;
• State the applications of radioactivity;
• Solve numerical problems involving half-life.