Physics module 24 · Put your knowledge to work
Atomic Physics Applications
Practise spectra, decay, half-life, and binding-energy problems.
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Start with a familiar topic, then work towards more demanding problems.
6 of 6 sets
- 01Problem studio
Discrete Energy and Spectra Problems
E = hf across level gaps, hydrogen −13.6/n², line counting, and photon budgets.
Open practice - 02Problem studio
Radioactive Decay Problems
Alpha, beta, and gamma properties, balanced decay equations, and chain counting.
Open practice - 03Problem studio
Half-Life and Activity Problems
Halving tables, λ = ln 2/T½, A = λN, exponential decay, and carbon dating.
Open practice - 04Problem studio
Nuclear Reactions and Binding Energy Problems
Mass defect, Δm × 931.5 MeV/u, binding energy per nucleon, and Q values.
Open practice - 05Problem studio
The Structure of Matter Problems
Quark compositions, fractional charge sums, conservation laws, and E = mc².
Open practice - 06Problem studio
Atomic Calculus Problems
dN/dt = −λN, deriving T½ = ln 2/λ, integrated activity, and decay-chain rates.
Open practice
Review the foundations 6 related lessons
Extra challenging questions
Take the ideas further with course-specific extension questions, supplied-data graphs and worked solutions.