Physics 30 - June 8 & 9

Today we started Unit 6 on Nuclear physics.  Students learned about atomic models and particularly the make up of the nucleus.  We then learned about the strong nuclear force that binds the nucleus together as well as the mass defect and binding energy.  We calculated the mass defect and binding energy for an isotope.  Students were then given sometime to work on Assignment 6.1.  On Monday we will review radioactivity and learn about radioactive decay equations.