Nuclear Chemistry
What are the four types of nuclear radiation?
alpha, beta, gamma ray, neutron emission
what is the rate at which velocity changes over time?
acceleration
what is the formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?
(F-32)/1.8
as the period of a wave increases, what happens to the frequency?
decreases
what are the charges on protons, neutrons and electrons?
protons: postive
neutrons: neutral
electrons: negative
what is the difference between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission?
fission: nucleus splits into two or more fragments
fusion: light nuclei combine
what is another name for Newton's first law?
Law of inertia
what is a convection current?
what does the amplitude of a wave tell us?
the energy of the wave
what kind of device resists electron flow in a circuit?
resistor
how is radiation measured?
rems
Which law is the law of action and reaction?
Newton's third law
to convert from Celsius to Kelvin what number needs to be added?
273
what formula is used to calculate wave speed?
v=fλ
their shape
background radiation
gravitational potential energy needs what 3 components or numbers to be calculated?
mass, height, gravitational constant (acceleration due to gravity)
what is the formula to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?
1.8(C)+32
what are the names of the ossicles?
malleus, incus, stapes
which color of star is the hottest?
blue
what fundamental force binds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus?
strong nuclear force
what are the four fundamental forces of nature?
gravity, electromagnetic force, strong and weak nuclear force
what must be done to convert Fahrenheit to Kelvin
first convert to Celsius
why does white light separate into different colors when it passes through a prism?
differences in wave speed
what is the cause of resistance in a circuit?
internal friction