The U238 radioactive series

United States, 1954

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Episode of Series “College Physics”
The various stages in the decay of U-238 to stable lead. Alpha emission, beta emission and the statistical nature of the process is emphasised. A brief mention is made of other radioactive series.

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Duration

00:08:50:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1954

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College Physics

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College Physics

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ACMI Identifier

29866

Language

English

Subject categories

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Educational films

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Chemical reactions

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Nuclear physics

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Radioactive decay

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Study and teaching

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

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Sound

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16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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