what he is remembered for.
Ernest Rutherford is known for his pioneering studies of radioactivity and the atom and for discovering two types of radiation
who is he ?.
Ernest Rutherford
what links do we have to him in Christchurch ?.
Ernest Rutherford left New Zealand in 1895 to study at the Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge, as a research student. ... Rutherford became interested in radioactivity after radioactive atoms were discovered in 1896. He discovered that radioactive atoms gave off two different types of rays, which he named alpha and beta rays.
which note is he on?
sir Ernest rutherford is on the 100 dollar note
Kia Ora Toby,
ReplyDeleteWasn't Sir Ernest Rutherford awesome? There is a building at university named after him and his Nobel prize medals are on display inside they are really awesome. Did you enjoy learning about him? Could you think of a more creative way to display your learning?
Ngā Mihi,
Miss Short