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E.3.1 Stability and binding energy

A.1 Kinematics

A.2 Forces and momentum

A.3 Work, energy and power

A.4 Rigid body mechanics (HL only)

A.5 Galilean and special relativity (HL only)

B.1 Thermal energy transfers

B.2 Greenhouse effect

B.3 Gas laws

B.4 Thermodynamics (HL only)

B.5 Current and circuits

C.1 Simple harmonic motion

C.2 Wave model

C.3 Wave phenomena

C.4 Standing waves and resonance

C.5 Doppler effect

D.1 Gravitational fields

D.2 Electric and magnetic fields

D.3 Motion in electromagnetic fields

D.4 Induction (HL only)

E.1 Structure of the atom

E.2 Quantum physics (HL only)

E.3 Radioactive decay

E.4 Fission

E.5 Fusion and stars

IB Physics E.3.1 Stability and Binding Energy Key Definitions

E.3.1 Stability and binding energy Key Definitions

Definition

Binding energy

Binding energy is the energy required to hold the nucleus together.

Definition

The strong nuclear force

The strong nuclear force is one of the four fundamental forces of nature and is responsible for holding the nucleus together. It acts between all nucleons (protons and neutrons).

Key Definitions