Physics is about studying how the universe works, and since you're in it, it's really about understanding you and the world you live in. Hopefully you'll find this very interesting! Seek to improve your learning by polishing each portfolio objective, each online text assignment, and then by noticing physics in your life!

Friday, May 17, 2013

All Done - now we go nuclear!!!

Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday we'll be looking at the abg's of radiation
(alpha, beta, gamma)
Exposure - Whole Body
Here's a nifty site about radiation and society  http://www.remm.nlm.gov/imagegallery.htm

For our cloud chambers we went a little low-budget with the 70% alcohol and just a lantern mantle for a source, but it still worked!  If you want to build your own cloud chamber, check out the tips below :-)