PS1.C: Nuclear Processes

Disciplinary Core Idea PS1C - Nuclear Processes Paul Andersen explains three major nuclear processes; fusion, fission, and decay. He begins with a brief discussion of the four fundamental forces in nature. He the explains how nuclei can be combined in fusion, divided through fission, and changed through radioactive decay.

Paul Andersen explains three major nuclear processes; fusion, fission, and decay.  He begins with a brief discussion of the four fundamental forces in nature.  He the explains how nuclei can be combined in fusion, divided through fission, and changed through radioactive decay.  A discussion of the teaching progression K-12 is also included.