** Atom and Introduction to Nuclear physics ** Introduction Alpha-particle scattering 2.1 Experimental set-up ➢ Alpha particle o is a high-energy helium nucleus with 2 protons and 2 neutrons. o has 2 positive charges. ➢ Gold foil was chosen since it has a high atomic mass. Thin gold foil‚ ~10-6m was bombarded by high-energy alpha particles. ➢ Angular deflections/ scattering of alpha particles were measured by observing
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Nuclear Fission v. Nuclear Fusion Similarities DIfferences Both fission and fusion generate energy. During both processes neutrons are released. Both processes create elements with a lesser mass. Both fusion and fission processes are capable of creating a nuclear bomb. Nuclear Fission When large unstable nuclei decompose into smaller stable nuclei. Produces a lot of radioactive particles. Nuclear Fusion A nuclear reaction when a larger nucleus forms when the nuclei of two atoms fuse together
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Nuclear Energy There are many advantages and disadvantages of using nuclear power. Nuclear power is said to prevent power outages that happen in areas without nuclear power. For an example‚ if we were using hydroelectricity and the dam suddenly malfunctions‚ then we won’t have electricity until someone fixes the dam‚ and that would be difficult if it happened in the middle of the night. However‚ on the other hand‚ nuclear power is also considered toxic and it pollutes the Earth with harmful and
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Group research paper: The Socio-Cultural Effects of Technology on Society Technology and society or technology and culture refer to the recurring co-dependence‚ co-influence‚ co-production of technology and society upon the other (technology upon culture‚ and vice-versa) (Webster’s Dictionary 5060). There are an extraordinary number of examples how science and technology has helped us that can be seen in society today. One great example is the mobile phone. Ever since the invention of
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Can We Live with a Nuclear Iran? | “Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions”- Rudyard Griffiths | Rosalie Abdo‚ #6719633‚ POL1102D-Politics and Globalization‚ Dr. D Pierre-Antoine | Iran‚ a relatively large third world regime bordering multiple Middle Eastern countries‚ has for many years been accused of secretly building nuclear weapons. This is a country with extreme radical ideologies that publicly condemns the west and sends weekly threats of annihilation to Israel. Countries around the world are slowly
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Nuclear engineering is the practical application of the breakdown of atomic nuclei and/or other sub-atomic physics‚ based on the principles of nuclear physics. It includes‚ but is not limited to‚ the interaction and maintenance of nuclear fission systems and components specifically‚ nuclear reactors‚ nuclear power plants‚ and/or nuclear weapons. The field may also include the study of nuclear fusion‚ medical and other applications of (generally ionizing) radiation‚ nuclear safety‚ heat/thermodynamics
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Nuclear Waste by Richard A. Muller Nuclear waste is a radioactive waste that is dangerous‚ and a fair percentage of people would agree on this topic. However‚ is it really dangerous or is it just harmful to an extent? In society‚ many debates are held over trying to prove to the world that this substance is harmful. In the essay‚ “Nuclear Waste‚” Muller states clearly that he sides with the anti-nuke of the debate and how he pinpoints the facts of nuclear waste with great persuasion. Yet‚ it is
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Nuclear Waste Should be Disposed In one of his lectures “Nuclear Waste” Richard A. Muller‚ discussing the nuclear waste problem‚ scientists’ attempts to find the solution‚ and the public’s fear around it‚ gives the audience his personal evaluation. He makes a point that since the nuclear waste is here‚ we have to store it and storing at Yucca Mountain is not the worst option‚ because the dangers of storing it there is smaller than the dangers of not doing so. This lecture makes me recall the
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Americans were flooded with messages about the dangers of atomic weapons and attack from foreign powers through pamphlets‚ household objects‚ media and film. (http://atyourlibrary.org). Living under the threat of nuclear war would have been a stressful event in my life. Nuclear war can happen at any given point without warning. It’s like I should be ready and prepared to die if necessary from an attack. I would constantly be looking over my shoulders and worrying myself beyond measures trying
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Nuclear power is one of the most controversial energy sources in Canada and also throughout the world and is being talked about very frequently lately as to whether or not it is a safe alternative to other forms of energy such as coal or oil. In my opinion‚ energy from uranium (nuclear power) is a reasonable alternative to other forms of energy that come from non-renewable resources that are rapidly depleting. In the following essay I will enforce my opinion in the subject and attempt to convince
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