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Aug 2023
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MCAT Physics: The Atomic Bomb, Nuclear P...

Jack Westin
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The Oppenheimer movie was recently released and physics is everywhere! Join Phil and Azaii as they discuss nuclear physics as the MCAT will test it, and how you'll encounter it as a future doctor.


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