CourseCourseQuestionQuestion
IB Physics
A. Space, time and motion
B. The particulate nature of matter
C. Wave behaviour
D. Fields
E. Nuclear and quantum physics
E.1 Structure of the atom
E.3 Radioactive decay
E.4 Fission
E.4.1—Fission energy release
E.4.2—Chain reactions
E.4.3—Nuclear power plant roles
E.4.4—Fission products and waste
E.5 Fusion and stars
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IB/Physics/SL//Concept/E. Nuclear and quantum physics/E.4 Fission/E.4.4—Fission products and waste

E. Nuclear and quantum physics SL

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Section
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Level
SL

Exam analysis

Most tested topics

  1. E.1 Structure of the atom
  2. E.3 Radioactive decay
  3. E.4 Fission
  4. E.5 Fusion and stars