PECTAA 2026 Syllabus

Class 10 Β· Physics

Chapter 20: Atomic & Nuclear Physics

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☒️ Radioactivity ⏳ Half-life 🌿 Carbon Dating βš›οΈ Fission & Fusion
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Complete set of short questions with exact exam-ready answers. Covers atomic structure, isotopes, radioactivity, alpha/beta/gamma radiation, nuclear reactions, half-life, and carbon dating.

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Exercise-specific short questions with precise answers. Includes atomic nucleus characteristics, Rutherford's model, alpha vs beta radiation, nuclear fusion example, and Americium-241 decay.

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In-depth long questions with detailed explanations. Radioactive decay process, alpha/beta/gamma radiation, Einstein's equation, mass defect, isotopes properties, carbon dating, and nuclear fission vs fusion.

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Step-by-step solutions for half-life, decay calculations, mass-energy equivalence, and nuclear reaction energy. Complete with data, formulas, and answers for exam practice.

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Exam-focused constructed response questions with reasoning. Atom empty space, estimating half-life, gamma ray danger, carbon dating future, fission vs fusion differences.

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Comprehensive MCQs covering Rutherford's experiment, atomic number, alpha/beta/gamma radiation, radioactive decay, nuclear fission, Einstein's equation, and applications of nuclear radiation with explanations.

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βš›οΈ Key Formulas – Atomic & Nuclear Physics

\[ n = \frac{t}{T_{1/2}} \]
Number of Half-lives
\[ N = \frac{1}{2^n} N_o \]
Remaining Quantity
\[ E = mc^2 \]
Mass-Energy Equivalence
\[ 1u = 931.5 \, \text{MeV} \]
Atomic Mass Unit Energy
\[ N = A - Z \]
Number of Neutrons
\[ \text{Activity} = \text{Bq} \]
Becquerel (Unit)

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