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Cambridge AS & A Level Physics

11Particle physics

Particle physics in Cambridge AS & A Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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  • Alpha, beta and gamma radiation and nuclear decay equations

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  • The nuclear atom, nuclides and isotopes

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  • Quarks, hadrons and leptons

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Particle physics: sample question

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How many neutrons are in a nucleus of 92238U{}^{238}_{92}\text{U}?

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