Nuclear Radiation with Vernier

By John Gastineau

This book contains six experiments for data collection with a radiation monitor including Distance and Radiation, Counting Statistics, Lifetime Measurement, Background Radiation Sources, Radiation Shielding, and Alpha, Beta, and Gamma.

Each Vernier Lab Book includes:

• Complete student experiments with materials list, step-by-step instructions, data tables, and questions.
• Teacher Information section for each experiment with complete directions for setting up experiments, helpful hints, and sample graphs and data.
• Word-processing files of the student sections on a CD so that any experiment may be easily edited to your specifications (Microsoft Word for Macintosh and Windows files).
• CD includes instructions to perform the experiments on every supported platform:
  • Computer
  • LabQuest in Stand-Alone Mode
  • Calculator (DataRad)
  • Palm® Handheld