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MCAT Physics: The Atomic Bomb, Nuclear Physics, and Radioactive Decay I Jack Westin MCAT Podcast

Jack Westin MCAT Podcast

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Exploring Alpha and Beta Decay in Nuclear Physics

The chapter delves into the concepts of alpha and beta decay in nuclear physics, explaining how unstable nuclei release energy through the loss of specific combinations of protons and neutrons. It emphasizes understanding the periodic table, atomic number, and mass in relation to these decay processes. The discussion also highlights the differences between strong and weak nuclear forces and their roles in decay.

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