Using the program Nuclear

     Nuclear provides the introductory chemistry and physics
student with a tutorial concerning nuclear chemistry.  The topics
discussed during the program include types of nuclear decay,  the
concept of half-life, writing and balancing nuclear reactions,  the
basics of nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.   Graphics are used
during the program along with a number of animated sequences
designed to give the student a better understanding of the concepts
being discussed.

Installing nuclear on you hard drive.
     Start windows and click on File in the upper left hand corner of
Program Manager.  Click on Run of the File menu and type and enter
A:install if the source disk is in A drive.  Otherwise type the path
where the files are located and then the word install.  For example if
the files are in the c:\temp directory type and enter c:\temp\install.
The program will be transferred to your hard drive and a program 
manager group with icons will be created.

Advantages of registering:
     When you register (see register.txt) you will receive a
registered copy of nuclear without the annoying introduction and
a laboratory that can be used with the program.  It will take about
two 50 minute periods for the typical student to finish the entire
tutorial.  Registration costs $10 + $2 shipping and handling.  This
fee entitles you to a site license for the program.

Using the program:
     The Choice menu can be used to start a new section of the
program or various function (F) keys can be pressed to do the same
thing.  The Function key choices are displayed on the main menu. 

Types of radiation F2
Half Life F3
Nuclear Reactions F4
Nuclear Fission F5
Nuclear Fusion F6

To exit the program select exit from the choice menu or press
Alt-x.


Types of radiation F2
     When the user press the F2 key this portion of the program
will begin.   A diagram illustrating the decay of a radioactive
substance will be presented along with a detection screen.  This
sequence should provide an introduction to the concept of decay
and the common particles produced during decay.   To start an
animated sequence press the F10 key.  To repeat the same sequence
press the F11 key.  When completed with a sequence press the Home
key.  Follow the prompts.

Half Life
     Pressing the F3 key will start this sequence.  Half life is
discussed along with an animated sequence which shows the meaning
of the concept.  To start an animated sequence press the F10 key. 
To repeat the same sequence press the F11 key.  When completed with
a sequence press the Home key. Follow the prompts.

Nuclear Reactions
     When the F4 key is pressed a tutorial on the meaning and
balancing of nuclear reactions will be presented.  To balance the
reactions use the space bar to increase the coefficient, use the
number key to enter the atomic number and use the shift + number
key for the mass number.  To correct the atomic number press the
";" key, and to correct the mass number press the ":" key.
A reaction may be skipped by selecting Skip Reaction from the menu.

Nuclear Fission
     When the F5 key is pressed a tutorial on nuclear fission will
be presented.  Some animated sequences will be seen which help in
the understanding of what happens during nuclear fission.  To start
an animated sequence press the F10 key.  To repeat the same
sequence press the F11 key.  When completed with a sequence press
the Home key. Follow the prompts.

Nuclear Fusion
     When the F6 key is depressed a tutorial on nuclear fusion will
be presented.  Some animated sequences will be included.  the
fusion sequence is controlled by raising the temperature which can
be done by pressing the space bar.  To start an animated sequence
press the F10 key.  To repeat the same sequence press the F11 key. 
When completed with a sequence press the Home key. Follow the
prompts.


If you have any problems my E-Mail address is
ALLENT@mail.firn.edu

Timothy J. Allen

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THE NUCLEAR PROGRAM IS SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO
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