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Intrinsic Randomness
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| Title | Intrinsic Randomness |
| Description | This lesson has the students explore the intrinsic randomness of alpha decay by using dice and the simulation of alpha decay. The focus is on the predictable behaviour of large numbers of particles and the unpredictable nature of single particles. |
| Subject | Physics |
| Level | High School |
| Type | Concept Questions |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Answers Included | Yes |
| Language | English |
| Keywords | intrinsic randomness, nuclear, radioactivity |
| Simulation(s) | Alpha Decay |
| Author(s) | Roberta Tevlin |
| Contact Email | roberta@tevlin.ca |
| School / Organization | Toronto District School Board |
| Date submitted | 6/28/08 |
| Date updated | 10/9/08 |
