SPM Form 5 Physics (KSSM) Chapter 6 – Nuclear Physics

  1. The Composition of the Nucleus
  2. Radioactivity
    1. 3 Types of Radioactive Emission
    2. Characteristics of Radioactive Emission
    3. Detectors of Radiation
    4. Gold Leaf Electroscope
    5. Geiger-Muller Tube
    6. Cloud Chamber
    7. Spark-Chamber Detector
    8. Film Badge (Dosimeter)
  3. Radioactive Decay
    1. Alpha Decay
    2. Beta Decay
    3. Gamma Decay
    4. Series Decay
  4. Half-life
  5. Uses of Radioisotopes
    1. Uses of Radioisotope in Archeology
    2. Uses of Radioisotope in Industry
    3. Uses of Radioisotope in Medical
    4. Uses of Radioisotope in Agriculture
  6. Nuclear Energy
    1. Nuclear Fission
    2. Chain Reaction
    3. Nuclear Fusion
    4. Generation of Electricity from Nuclear Fission