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Title:

Radioactive Decay

Url:

https://services.math.duke.edu/education/ccp/materials/precalc/raddec/...

Creator:

Barker, William
Smith, David

Publisher:

Duke University

Description: Created by William Barker and David Smith for the Connected Curriculum Project, the purposes of this module are to develop a mathematical model for decay of radioactive substances, and to develop a technique for deciding whether quantitative data fits the model or not. This is one lesson within a larger set of learning modules hosted by Duke University.

LC Classification:

Science -- Mathematics -- Analysis -- Analytical methods used in the solution of physical problems
Science -- Mathematics -- Geometry -- Analytic geometry
Science -- Physics -- Nuclear and particle physics. Atomic energy. Radioactivity -- Radioactivity and radioactive substances -- Radioactive substances and radioisotopes -- Special topics, A-Z -- Decay

GEM Subject:

Mathematics -- Informal education
Science -- Physics
Mathematics -- Applied mathematics
Mathematics -- Algebra

Key Concept:

Mathematics -- Mathematical models
Mathematics -- Algebra
Physics -- Radioactivity
Mathematics -- Real-world applications

Date Issued:

2005-10-04

Resource Type:

Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Model
Instructional Material -- Interactive Simulation

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Rights:

CCP and the author(s)

Access Rights:

Free access

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Connected Curriculum Project

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