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The Atom: A Closer Look (1980)

A Disney film. History of the atom and discovery of radioactivity.
Explanation of different types of radiation. Great demonstration of
the principle of fission. Mirrored room is filled with mousetraps
baited with ping-pong balls. A ball is thrown into the room. Chain
reaction! Reactor theory and operation is covered. Great shots of
reactor core, men in white suits, etc.. Nuclear waste vitrification,
radiation therapy


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Audio/Visual: sound, color
Keywords: atomic; nuclear; radiation; uranium; fission; atom; radioactivity; nuclear waste; nuclear energy; energy

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Reviewer: mbski - - October 2, 2008
Subject: mbski loves this
although it is an older movie, I show this to my high school chemistry students and have never heard a single complaint in 17 years. The Disney characters are sweet and the explanations are right on. It does give a positive spin on nuclear power. I am so excited to have found this on the web so I don't have to get it from my education video center at their convenience.