We decided to choose to investigate on the harmful effects of radioactive particles on the environment due our interest in the subject. Also, information can be easily accessible as the physics textbook and the internet provide as good resources for research, especially since radioactive particles is a new phenomenon in the world because it is a result of nuclear weapons being used. Thus, our group aims to 1) investigate the effects of these radioactive particles on the environment, as well as 2) find other methods to replace the usage of nuclear power, and 3) list the pros and cons of each methods

Background:

Radioactive particles contaminate out Earth’s fragile resources and environment. These radioactive particles are produced in the processing of radioactive isotopes, the manufacture and testing of nuclear weapons and the running of nuclear power reactors. In the case of a nuclear explosion, fine dust particles will be injected into the strastosphere which may decrease the amount of sunlight reaching the Earth’s surface thus affecting the production of crops in various parts of the Earth. Radioactive particles in the atmosphere may contaminate the Earth and water resources when they are brought down to the ground by rain or snow or circulated throughout the Earth by wind. This will in turn pose serious health problems for anyone coming into contact with them.