7D10.10 Radioactive Materials

Demonstate radioactive decay using ratemeter or Science Workshop detector. Beta and gamma sources available. Alpha source may be available.

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Setup Requirements: Advance notice needed If want to use Science Workshop to plot graph. Teacher needs to know how to use Science Workshop equipment. Ratemeter with sound also available.

 

 

Equations: N = No( e-lt )

 

 

Safety Issues: Exposure to radiation. Damage to GM tube.