Module 8: 20th Century Physics
In this module, you will see how fundamental discoveries in physics can lead to technologies that you may use in your everyday life today.
Pre-Assessment:
Before you being you exploration of 20th century physics, check your knowledge in this non-graded interactivity. Click the player to get started.
Key Vocabulary:
To view the definitions for these key vocabulary terms, visit the course glossary.
Alpha Particle |
Length Contraction |
Radioactivity |
Antineutrino |
Lorentz Factor |
Rest Energy |
Antiparticle |
Nanotechnology |
Sievert |
Beta Minus Particle |
Neutrino |
Solar Cell |
Beta Plus Particle |
Nucleon |
Solid state physics |
Bohr Model of the Atom |
Nucleus |
Standing Wave |
Crystal structure |
Nuclide |
Superconductivity |
Deuterium |
Particle |
The Big Bang Theory |
Electron Microscope |
Particle Theory |
Threshold frequency |
Electron volt |
Photoelectric Effect |
Time Dilation |
Fission |
Photoelectron |
Total Energy |
Fusion |
Photon |
Tritium |
Galilean Relativity |
Photovoltaics |
Wave |
Gamma Ray |
Planck’s Constant |
Wave Theory |
Global Positioning System (GPS) |
Positron |
Work Function |
Half-life |
Quantum Mechanics |
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Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle |
Quark |
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Interference |
Radiation |