Atomic nucleus and router: what they have in common
- Step 1. Atomic nucleus — uses — Radioactivity. Alpha particles in Rutherford’s experiment.
- Step 2. Radioactivity — is used in — Radioisotope generator. The decay heat of plutonium.
- Step 3. Radioisotope generator — is part of — Space probe. The Voyagers’ RTGs.
- Step 4. Space probe — has part — Radio module and antenna. Communication with Earth.
- Step 5. Radio module and antenna — is part of — Router. A Wi-Fi access point.