Title: Define nuclear radiation.
Course: Principles of Technology II (03153-II) > Section: UNIT 12: RADIATION

Definition should include

- describing the transfer of energy away from an unstable nucleus by means of alpha particles, beta particles, or gamma rays
- understanding nuclear decay and its associated hazards
- identifying the three components of nuclear radiation, fission, and fusion
- demonstrating how to use the formula E=mc^2 to change mass into energy.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is nuclear decay?
- What are the three main components of nuclear radiation?
- What are the hazards associated with alpha decay? Beta decay? Gamma decay?
- What is nuclear fission?
- What is nuclear fusion?