1.2 How is energy from the nucleus utilised?
In this area of study, students build on their understanding of energy to explore energy that derives from the nuclei of atoms. They learn about the properties of the radiation from the nucleus and the effects of this radiation on human cells and tissues and apply this understanding to the use of radioisotopes in medical therapy.
Students explore the transfer of energy from the nucleus through the processes of fission and fusion and apply these ideas to evaluate the viability of nuclear energy as an energy source for Australia.
Outcome 2
On completion of this unit the student should be able to explain, apply and evaluate nuclear radiation, radioactive decay and nuclear energy.
Build an Atom (colorado.edu)
Nuclear medicine and health | ANSTO
How Nuclear Power Works | HowStuffWorks
Uranium: Twisting the Dragon’s Tail
Revision
Old Study Design (pre 2023)
Matter and nuclear physics 1 2017
Matter and nuclear physics Solutions 1 2017
New Study Design (2023-)