A helpful, exam-ready resource for teachers & students.
This abridged and structured revision guide is designed to support IB DP Physics students revising E.4 Fission by condensing key syllabus content into a clear, accessible format. It provides full topic coverage while simplifying the principles of nuclear fission, energy release, and chain reactions, making it suitable for both classroom review and independent study.
Why This Resource?
Covers Every Assessment Statement – Aligned with the IB DP Physics syllabus to ensure complete topic coverage.
Structured for Easy Review – Content is organised into concise sections that make revision efficient and straightforward.
Interactive & Trackable – Includes digital checkboxes so students can monitor their progress through each concept.
Time-Saving for Teachers – Can be used as a teaching summary, revision handout, or exam preparation guide with minimal preparation required.
What’s Inside?
Nuclear Fission Fundamentals – Clear explanation of fission processes and how heavy nuclei split.
Chain Reactions – How neutron release leads to sustained reactions, critical mass, and control mechanisms.
Energy Release – Connection between binding energy changes and energy output in fission.
Mass–Energy Equivalence – Simple application of E = mc2
in nuclear contexts.
Binding Energy per Nucleon Curves – Why fission releases energy in heavy nuclei.
Reactor Principles – Basic explanation of reactors, moderators, and control rods.
Practical Examples – Contextualised scenarios of fission in power generation.
Glossary of Key Terms – Structured list of essential vocabulary with brief definitions.
This resource is:
Concise & Focused – Reinforces essential ideas in a compact format without unnecessary detail.
Exam-Focused – Covers required IB DP Physics content in an assessment-ready format.
Versatile – Ideal for lesson summaries, flipped learning, structured revision sessions, or independent study.
Use these condensed notes to complement your existing teaching materials and support efficient Nuclear Fission revision.
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