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Project - 1
AIM:
To study various factors on which the internal resistance/EMF of a cell depends.
THEORY:
The internal resistance of a cell is defined as the resistance offered by its electrolyte to the flow of ions. The
internal resistance of a cell
1. is inversely proportional to facing surface area of electrodes in electrolyte.
2. is directly proportional to distance between the electrodes.
3. decreases with increase in temperature of electrolyte.
4. is inversely proportional to concentration of electrolyte.
The internal resistance of a cell is given by
l −l
r = 1 2R
l1
where l1 and l2 are the balancing lengths without resistance and with resistance (shunt), respectively
and R is the shunt resistance in parallel with the given cell.
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
A battery (battery eliminator), a potentiometer, two way keys, a rheostat of low resistance, a galvanometer, a
high resistance, an ammeter, a cell (Leclanche or Daniel cell), a Jockey, a set square connecting wires, water
bath, thermometer (0-100°C), burner, tripod stand and wire gauze.
OBSERVATION:
1. Internal resistance of cell
(a) Least count of ammeter = _________ A.
Zero correction in ammeter = _________ A.
Emf of the driving cell E’ = _________ V.
Emf of the standard cell (Leclanche or Daniel cell) E = _________ V.
Internal resistance of cell as determined in step 1 = _________ Ω.
(b) Table for internal resistance for step 1:
1.
2.
3.
4.
2. In order to study the effect of separation between the electodes
(a) EMF of cell E = _________ V
Area of electrodes = _________ cm2
Temperature = _________ °C
(b) Table for effect of separation between electrodes for step 2:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
We observe that internal resistance increases with increases in separation between the electrodes of
r ∝ d.
3. Effect on the internal resistance because of area (size) of the electrodes.
(a) EMF of cell E = _________ V
Distance between the electrodes = cm
Temperature of electrolyte = °c
From the above table, we observe that internal resistance of the cell decreases as the area of electrodes
dipped into the cell is increased and vice versa. Besides, the product rA is constant, showing that r ∝
1
.
A
4. Effect of temperature of electrolyte on the internal resistance.
(a) Emf of cell E = _________
Distance between electrodes d = _________
Area of electrodes A = _________
Current in ammeter = _________
(b) Table for the effect of temperature:
Temperature l1 l2 Resistance l
S. No. r = 1 − 1 R (Ω) Tr
(T) °C (cm) (cm) R (Ω) l2
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
From the above table, we observe that the internal resistance of a cell decreases as the temperature of its
1
electrolyte increases and vice-versa as Tr remains constant, showing that r ∝
T
5. The effect of the concentration of electrolyte
(a) Emf of cell E = __________ V.
Distance between electrodes d = __________ cm.
Area of electrodes A = __________ cm2
Temperature T = ............ °C
Current in ammeter = __________ A
(b) Table for the effect of concentration
PRECAUTIONS:
1. Introduce the plugs in the keys only when the observations are to be taken.
2. Make sure the connections are neat, clean and tight.
3. The positive poles of the battery E and cells E1 and E2 should be connected to the terminal at the zero
of the wires.
4. Do not rub the jockey key along the wire. It should touch the wire gently.
5. The ammeter reading must remain constant for a particular set of observations, If necessary, adjust
the rheostat for this purpose.
6. The emf of the battery should be greater than the emf’s of either of the two cells.
7. The emf of the battery should be greater than that of the cell.
8. Some high resistance plug should always be taken out from resistance box before the jockey is moved
along the wire.
9. For one set of observations the ammeter reading should remain constant. While finding the null point,
pass current for a short time only.
10. Rheostat should be adjusted so that initial null point lies on last wire of the potentiometer.
11. The jockey should not be rubbed against the potentiometer wire.
12. The cell should not be disturbed during experiment.
Project - 2
AIM:
To study the variations in current flowing in a circuit containing an LDR, because of a variation in
1. the power of the incandescent lamps used to ‘illuminate’ the LDR (keeping all the lamps at a fixed
distance).
THEORY:
The resistance of an LDR decreases with an increase in the intensity of light incident on it. In the dark, its
resistance may be as high as 10 MΩ, whereas in normal daylight it may be as low as 0.1 kΩ.
The intensity of incident light may be altered in two ways:
1. by changing the power of the source of light.
2. by changing the distance of the same source from the exposed surface.
According to the laws of photometry:
1. intensity of radiations emitted from a source increases directly with increase in its power.
2. intensity of radiations falling on a surface per second decreases inversely with the square of the
distance of the source of light from it.
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
A multimeter, an LDR mounted on a box with its two ends connected to binding terminals, a metre scale,
two clamps, bulbs (20 W, 40 W, 60 W, 100 W), a box fitted with a lamp holder and a hole (1 cm diameter)
in opposite face, with some small holes on the side faces of the box for air circulation, PVC pipes 0.5” in
diameter and 40 cm, 60 cm, 80 cm and 100 cm in length.
METHOD:
1. First of all, place, the metre scale along the edge of your work table and fix it with the help of clamps.
2. Set the box ‘A’ alongside the scale on the table so that its front face is on the zero mark on the scale.
3. Set box ‘B’ alongside the scale so that its front face is roughly at 20 cm mark.
4. Adjust the 40 cm pipe between the two boxes so that its ends fit in holes in A and B. Ensure that it is
horizontal.
5. Next, connect the multimeter in binding terminals B1 and B2.
6. Adjust the multimeter for measuring resistance. Fix it for megaohm (MW) range and find the resistance
of the LDR when no light is incident on it.
7. Put a 20 W bulb in bulb holder of box A.
8. Insert the plug in the plug shoe and switch on the bulb.
9. Note the resistance of the LDR with the help of multimeter bringing down its range to kΩ.
10. Repeat the experiment with bulbs of 40 W, 60 W and 100 W.
11. Repeat steps 4–8 with 60 cm, 80 cm and 1 metre long pipes.
12. Note the observations as suggested in the following table.
OBSERVATION:
Table: For Resistance of an LDR with variation in power and distance of source of light
Resistance of an LDR at a distance Range of multimeter to be
S. No. Power of Bulb 20 cm 40 cm 60 cm 80 cm 100 cm used
(Ω) (Ω) (Ω) (Ω) (Ω) (Few ohms to megaohms)
1. 20 W
2. 40 W
Figure 2.1
CONCLUSION:
From the observations and graphs, it is clear that:
1. the normal resistance of the LDR (in dark) is very high ~ megaohms (106 Ω).
2. the LDR is exposed to light, and there is significant fall in its resistance.
3. the resistance of an LDR falls sharply when it is exposed to light from bulbs of increasing power kept
at the same distance. The corresponding graphs (R versus P) being straight lines, slope downwards.
This indicates the resistance of an LDR decreases linearly with the increase in intensity of illumination.
4. When a lamp of fixed power is kept at different distances from the LDR, its resistance increases as the
distance increases. The R versus (1/x2) curve is a straight line sloping upwards. This shows:
(a) the intensity of light incident on the LDR decreases inversely as the square of distance, i.e.
1
I ∝ , and
x2
(b) resistance of LDR increases linearly with decrease in intensity of illumination.
PRECAUTIONS:
1. Make sure the multimeter is set to appropriate range to measure resistance.
2. The source of light should be adjusted in such a manner that light falls normally on LDR.
3. Perform the experiment preferably in a dark room.
4. The zero of the multimeter should be carefully adjusted.
5. The box containing an LDR must remain fixed all through the experiment.
THEORY:
1. If f1 and f2 be the focal length of the glass convex lens and liquid lens and f be the focal length of their
combination, then.
1 1 1 ff
= + or f =
f f1 f2 f1 f
2. Liquid lens formed a plano-concave lens with R1 = R and R2 = ∞, then by using lens makes’s formula
1 1 1
= (n − 1) −
f2 R1 R2
1 1
= (n – 1) −
R ∞
1
= (n – 1) − 0
R
1 n −1
=
f2 R
R
n= +1
f2
where n = Refractive index of the liquit and R is the radius of curvature of the lower surface of the
convex lens.
3. The radius of the lower surface of the convex lens is given by
l2 h
R= +
6h 2
Here, l is the average distance between the legs of spherometer and h is the difference in the reading
of the spherometer when placed first on convex lens and then on a plane mirror.
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Clamp, a plane mirror, kerosene oil, a convex lens, an optical needle, stand, knitting needle, plumb line, half
meter scale, glass slab, a spherometer.
METHOD:
For focal length of convex lens:
1. First find rough focal length of convex lens.
2. Put a plane mirror on the horizontal base of the iron stand and then a convex lens on the plane mirror.
3. Hold the needle in the clamp stand and adjust its position on the stand in such a manner that there is
no parallax between tip of the needle and its image (the tip of needle appears touching the tip of its
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image).
4. Note down the distance between
tip and upper surface of the lens
by using a plumb line and half
meter scale. Also measure the
distance between tip of needle
and upper surface of the mirror.
Take the mean of these two
readings. This mean distance
will be equal to the focal length
of the convex lens (f1).
For focal length of the combination:
5. Put a few drops of water on
the place mirror and place the
convex lens over it with its same
Figure 3.1: Focal length of glass convex lens and liquid lens combination
face above as before. The water
spreads in the form of a layer and acts like a plano-concave lens as shown in the given figure.
6. Repeat the steps 3 and 4 to find the equivalent focal length of combination.
7. Note the observation as suggested in table 1.
8. Redo the steps 5, 6, 7 for other transparent liquid (kerosene oil).
For radius of curvature of convex lens surface:
9. Find the pitch and the least count of the spherometer.
10. Remove the convex lens and dry it completely.
11. Place the spherometer on the lens surface.
12. Place all the three legs of spherometer symmetrically on the lens and adjust the central screw tip just
to touch the surface of the lens.
13. Remove the spherometer from the surface of lens and place it on
the plane mirror and turn the central screw so that its tip touches
the plane mirror surface. Record the readings as suggested in
Table 2.
14. Follow the steps 10 and 11 three more times.
15. Get the impressions of three legs of spherometer, on paper and
mark them and their average distance.
l1 + l2 + l3
l=
3
With other
transparent liquit fl = _______
(kerosene)
Table 2: To find h
Initial C.S.R. No. of Final C.S.R. on
m = (a – b) if a > b = h = n × pitch
S. No on convex complete plane mirror surface
(100 + a – b) if a < b + m × L.C.
lens (a) rotation (n) (b)
1.
2.
3.
CONCLUSION:
1. The refractive index of water nw = _________
2. The refractive index of other liquid (kerosene oil) n1 = _________
PRECAUTIONS:
1. Make sure the plane mirror is a clean and fully shining surface.
2. The liquid taken must be transparent.
3. Remove the parallax tip to tip.
4. Ensure that the eye remains at a distance about 30 cm from the needle while removing the parallax.,
5. Only few drops of liquid should be taken so that its layer remains thick.
6. The legs of spherometer should be vertical.
7. Make sure the centre leg of spherometer is turned in one direction only.
Project - 4
AIM:
To design an appropriate logic gate combination for a given truth table.
Addition of all the minterms, for which output is 1, gives the desired Canonical S-O-P expressions. We get
x y z +x y z +x y z =F
It is the desired Canonical sum-of-products form.
When a boolean expression is represented purely as product of maxterms, it is said to be in Canonical
product-of-sums form of expression.
Maxterm is defined as a sum of all the literals (primed or unprimed)/(with or without bar) within the logic
system, e.g. if the values of variable are x = 0, y = 1 and z = 1, its maxterm will be x + y′ + z′ or x + y + z , i.e.
for variable with a value 1 take its complement and the variable with value 0 is added as it is.
METHOD:
The design of the appropriate logic gate begins from the verbal outline of the problem and ends in a logic
circuit diagram. The experiment includes, the following steps:
1. State the problem.
2. Find the number of available input variables and required output variables.
3. Mark the input and output variables using letter symbols.
4. Derive the truth table and obtain the simplified boolean function for each output. For example, by using
Karnaugh map.
5. Draw the logic diagram.
S-O-P reduction using K-map:
1. First study the given truth table and then draw an empty K-map for the two input variables.
2. Map the given function by entering 1’s for the outputs as 1 in the corresponding squares.
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3. Enter 0’s in all left out empty squares.
4. Encircle adjacent 1’s in the forms of octets, quads and pairs.
5. Write the reduced expressions for all the groups and OR (+) them.
6. Finally, draw the logic diagram.
P-O-S reduction using K-map:
1. Make a study of the given truth table and draw an empty K-map for two given input variables.
2. Map the given function by entering 0’s for the outputs as 0 in the corresponding squares.
3. Enter 1’s in all left out empty squares.
4. Encircle adjacent 0’s in the form of octets, quads and pairs.
5. Give the reduced expressions for all the groups and AND (·) them.
6. Finally, draw the logic diagram.
In this case, let the given truth table be:
A B F
0 0 0
0 1 1
1 0 1
1 1 0
Figure 4.3 :
Figure 4.4 :
Take assembled circuit of XOR gate and then verify the given truth table.
CONCLUSION:
Appropriate logic gate combination for a given truth table is XOR gate.
PRECAUTIONS:
1. The K-map should be drawn carefully.
2. The logic gate diagram should be drawn carefully using appropriate symbols.
THEORY:
The working of a transformer is mainly based on mutual induction phenomenon. Let an ideal transformer in
which the primary and secondary coil have negligible resistance and all the flux in the core links both primary
and secondary windings. Then,
The induced emf in the primary coil
dφ
ξp = −NP
dt
The induced emf in the secondary coil,
dφ
ξ s = − NS
dt
where the φ is the magnetic flux linked with each turn of primary and secondary coil at a time t. then
ε s Ns
= = K = Transformation ratio ... (1)
εp Np
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Two a.c. voltmeters, copper wires of different gauge (diameter), an iron rod, two a.c. ammeters.
METHOD:
1. First of all take thick iron rod and cover it with a thick paper and wind a large number of turns of thin
OBSERVATION:
1. Least count of a.c. voltmeters = _________
2. Zero error voltmeters = _________
3. Range of voltmeters = _________
4. L.C. of a.c. ammeter = _________
5. Zero error ammeter = _________
6. Range error ammeter = _________
7. Applied A.C. voltage = _________
S. No. of turns No. of turns Voltage in Voltage in
Current in Current in
No. in primary in Secondary primary secondary Loss of
P. coil IP secondary
coil (NP) coil (Ns) coil εP coil eS power B
coil IS
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
CONCLUSION:
Ns
1. The output current of the transformer across the secondary coil depends upon the turn ratio w.r.t
Np
input current.
N
2. The output voltage of the transformer across the secondary coil depends upon the turn ratio s
Np
w.r.t. input voltage.
3. There is loss of power between input and output coil of a transformer.
PRECAUTIONS:
1. Stay away from the high voltage.
2. The a.c. main supply should remain constant, while taking the readings of current and voltage.
THEORY:
ight is a type of electromagnetic wave. It
L
travels in space with a constant velocity, c =
3 × 108 m s–1. Its speed in all optical media
is usually lesser than c and has different
values in different media. A ray of light gets
refracted in passing from one medium to
another due to the difference in velocity.
The amount of refraction in the path of a
ray of light or refractivity of a medium is
defined as the ratio of the speed of light in
vacuum to the speed of light in that medium
(cm) and is known as refractive index of the
medium. i.e., Figure 6.1: Refraction through a prism
c
n=
cm
The difference in the direction of original path of light (i.e., incident
ray) and the path in the medium (refracted ray) is deviation in the
path of light and is represented by
δ = i–r
When a ray of light passes through a piece of a medium and emerges
out in the same medium again it suffers refraction twice. The total
deviation is the algebraic sum of the deviations suffered at each
refraction.
δ = δ1 + δ2
In case of a prism, on each refraction the ray moves away from the
direction of incidence and therefore, the ray bends towards its base Figure 6.2: δ-i graph
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
A protractor, a thin-walled hollow glass prism having a hole at its top to fill up experimental liquids, a drawing
board, 6 sheets of unruled white paper, a few drawing pins and a few pins, a cellotape, experimental liquids,
viz., water, alcohol, glycerin, etc., a pencil, a half metre scale and a few sheets of graph papers.
OBSERVATION:
1. 30°
2. 35°
3. 40°
4. 45°
5. 50°
6. 55°
7. 60°
Now, choose a suitable scale and plot angle of incidence (i) on x-axis and angle of deviation (δ) on y-axis,
separately for each liquid.
PRECAUTIONS:
1. A sharp pencil should be used to draw the boundary of the prism and rays of light.
2. Draw proper arrows to indicate the incident, the refracted and the emergent ray.
3. Angle of incidence should lie between 30° and 60°.
4. Before use clean the surface of prism.
5. i – δ graph should be a best fit smooth free hand curve.
6. Always adjust the feet and not the heads of pins to lie along the same straight line.
7. Fill liquid in the prism taking care that no air bubbles are formed in it.
8. Use clear and pure liquid.
9. The pins should have sharp tips and fixed vertically.
Project - 7
AIM:
To estimate the charge induced on each of the two identical styrofoam (or pitch) balls suspended in a vertical
plane by making use of Coulomb’s law.
THEORY:
Let two point stationary charges q1 and q2 are separated by a distance r in vacuum. The magnitude of the
force (F) between them is given by
k q1q2
F= ...(1)
r2
The weight of ball is
W = mg
The restoring force on each ball
= mg singθ
from ∆OBC,
x
sin θ = 2 = x
l 2l
Let the charge on each ball is
q1 = q2 = q
then, at equilibrium
kq × q
mg sin =
x2
x kq2 Figure 7.1
mg = ...(2)
2l x 2
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Physical balance or electronic balance, small size identical balls (pitch or soft plastic),cotton thread, stand,
glass rod (plastic rod), halfmeter scale, silk cloth (wool cloth).
METHOD:
1. First of all weight the mass of each identical pitch balls by balance and note down it.
2. Tie the balls with two silk or cotton threads and suspend at a point on a stand or a rigid support. By
using half meter scale measure the length of threads. The length of threads should be equal. Note
down the length.
3. With a silk cloth rub the glass rod and touch with both balls together so that the balls acquired equal
charge.
4. Suspend the balls freely and the balls stay away a certain distance apart. Measure the distance
between the balls when they become stationary. Note down the distance.
5. Touch any one suspended ball with other uncharged third ball and takes the third ball away and repeat
the step 4.
6. Touch other suspended ball with other uncharged fourth ball and takes the fourth ball away and repeat
the step 4.
OBSERVATIONS:
1. Length of each thread, I = _________
2. Radius of each ball, r = _________
3. Mass of each ball, m = _________
3. q q –
2
4. q q –
2 2
CONCLUSION:
The charge on each ball = ________
Project - 8
AIM:
To set up a common base transistor circuit and to study its input and output characteristics and to calculate
its current gain.
THEORY:
The base is common to both the input and the output circuit. The input section is forward biased by battery
VBB and output section is reversed biased by battery VCC.
Output section resistance
The resistance gain =
Input section resistance
R0
=
RI ...(1)
The current equation I E =
IB + IC ...(2)
∆VEB
1. Input resistance RI =
∆IE VCB = cons tan t
1
=
Slope of input characteristics
∆VCB
2. Output resistance RO =
∆IC IE = cons tan t
1
= Slope of output characteristics
∆IC
3. Current gain a =
∆IE VCE = cons tan t
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
A transistor (p-n-p or n-p-n), connecting wires, two high resistance rheostats, two dc power supplies to
provide voltage both for input (0–3 V) and output (0–30 V), two one way keys, two milliammeters (0–20 mA),
one voltmeter (0–3 V) and one voltmeter (0–30 V)
METHOD:
1. First of all arrange the components on the working table. Connect the circuit as shown in the given
Figure 8.2 for a p-n-p transistor.
Figure 8.2: Circuit diagram for studying the common base characteristics of a p-n-p transistor
2. Keep the value of collector-base voltage (VCB) fixed to obtain input characteristics of the transistor, first
adjust VCB = 0 V and then vary the base-emitter voltage (VBE) in steps of 0.1 V and for each value of
VBE, note the emitter current (IE).
3. Repeat step 2 by keeping VCB fixed at four different values. You will observe that emitter current (IE)
will continue to be zero for a number of observations that is upto VBE = 0.2 V to 0.3 V for germanium
transistor and VBE = 0.6 V to 0.7 V for silicon transistor. After that, it will increase rapidly.
4. Keep the IE = 0 to obtain output characteristics of transistor. Note the value of collector current IC
keeping VCB = 0 V. Now, increase the value of VCB in small steps and note the corresponding values
of collector current (IC) keeping emitter current (IE) constant.
5. Repeat step 4 for four different values of IE you will observe that IC increases with the increase in IE.
OBSERVATION:
1. Range of the voltmeter used in the input circuit = ___________ V to ___________ V
2. Least count of the voltmeter used in the input circuit = ___________ V
3. Range of the voltmeter used in the output circuit = ___________ V
4. Least count of the voltmeter used in the output circuit = ___________ V
5. Range of the milliammeter used in the input circuit = ___________ mA to ___________ mA
6. Least count of the milliammeter used in the input circuit = ___________ mA
7. Range of the milliammeter used in the output circuit = ___________ mA to ___________ mA
8. Least count of the milliammeter used in the output circuit = ___________ mA
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
(b) Table for Variation in output current (IC) with output voltage (VCB) for fixed value of IE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
(c) Table for Variation in output current (IC) with input current (IE) for fixed value of VCB
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
For input characteristics: Plot graph between input voltage (VBE) taking along x-axis and input current (IE)
taking along y-axis for fixed value of (VCB). Discuss its nature and interpret it.
CONCLUSION:
or the given p-n-p transistor in common base configuration:
F
1. the input, output and transfer characteristics are shown in the graph drawn.
2. input resistance, Ri = ______________ Ω
3. output resistance, RO = ______________ Ω
4. voltage gain, A V = ______________
5. current gain, α = ______________
6. power gain, AP = ______________
PRECAUTIONS:
1.
Remember all the connections should be tight.
2.
Graphs should be plotted, choosing suitable scales along the axes (x-axis and y-axis).
3.
Biasing of the transistor should be done correctly.
4.
Key should be removed from the plug as the observation is taken in order to avoid heating of the
transistor.
5. The current passed in the transistor circuit should not exceed the ratings for the current provided in the
manual for the transistor used.
6. To take large number of observations, currents/voltages should be varied gradually in small steps.
Project - 9
AIM:
To study the factor on which the self-inductance of a coil depends by observing the effect of this coil, when
put in series with a resistor/(bulb) in a circuit fed up by an A.C. source of adjustable frequency.
THEORY:
Self-inductance is a very important property of a coil which oppose the change in current through it. The self-
inductance of a coil (long solenoid) is
µ 0 µr N2 A
L= ...(1)
l
µ
where µr = Relative magnetic permeability of magnetic material, µr = µ
0
N = Total number of turns in solenoid
A = Area of cross-section of solenoid
l = Length of solenoid
Hence, the self-inductance depends upon the following factors:
1. No. of turns (N), L a N2
2 2 2 2 Figure 9.1
P = Irms R + w L
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
A coil of large turns, (6V) a.c. ammeter of suitable range, rheostat, a soft iron rod, a.c. source of adjustable
frequency, an electric bulb, one-way key, connecting wires etc.
METHOD:
1. First of all make all connections as shown in circuit diagram.
2. Switch on the a.c. supply and by using the variable resistor (Rh) adjust the constant current in the
circuit (let freq. of source is 60 Hz and voltage is 6 V).
3. Record the current in a.c. ammeter. See the brightness of bulb.
4. Now, put the soft iron rod inside the inductor core and record the current in a.c. ammeter and again
check the brightness of bulb. The current and brightness both decreases.
5. Now, switch off the supply and decrease the frequency of a.c. source (say 50 Hz).
6. Again switch on the supply. By using the rheostat adjust the current in circuit at same constant voltage
6 V. Note the current in ammeter and brightness of bulb. The current and brightness both will increase.
7. Again insert the iron rod in the core of coil and note the current and brightness. You will observe that
the current and brightness both decreases.
8. Repeat the steps 5, 6 and 7 for different frequency of a.c. source (say 40 Hz, 30 Hz and 20 Hz).
OBSERVATION:
1. Least count of ammeter = _________ A
2. Zero error of ammeter = _________ A.
3. Range of ammeter = _________ A.
CONCLUSION:
1. As you decrease the frequency of applied voltage the current in the circuit increases vice versa.
Therefore, the brightness of bulb increases.
2. The current in the circuit decrease on inserting the iron rod in the core of coil at constant frequency of
applied voltage and brightness of bulb decreases and vice-versa.
PRECAUTIONS:
1. The coil should have large number of turns.
2. To avoid the heating effect current should be passed for a small time.
3. There should not be parallax in taking the reading of ammeter.
Project - 10
AIM:
To construct a switch using a transistor and to draw the graph between the input and output voltages and
mark the cut-off, saturation and active regions.
THEORY:
A transistor is used as an amplifier. The transistor can also be used as a switch in computer circuits. In
computers, fast switches are required for which n-p-n transistors are preferred this is because the charge
carriers are electrons which have a much greater speed for a given voltage than holes. Transistor will conduct
current when the base of the transistor is connected to positive voltage and LED will illuminate and vice versa.
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
n-p-n transistor (BC 108, BC 182 or BC 548), two standard 5 mm light emitting diodes (LED’s), a resistor of
10 kΩ, a resistor of 470 Ω, two dc power supplies to provide voltage both for input and output, two one way
keys, connecting wires, two high resistance rheostats, two voltmeters, one milliammeter, one microammeter
and a digital multimeter.
METHOD:
1. First of all take a low power n-p-n transistor (BC 108, BC 182 or BC 548). Identify its three terminals
viz., emitter, base and collector.
2. Take a cardboard and draw the circuit diagram.
3. Now connect the components according to the circuit arrangement shown in figure.
Figure 10.1: Circuit arrangement for studying the behaviour of a common emitter transistor as a switch
In this circuit resistor RB provides the base current. Resistor RL limits the current and serves as a load for the
collector terminal of the transistor. LED serves as an indicator. Battery is used as power supply. Transistor is
used as a switch. Small base current controls the larger collector current.
When the switch is closed, a small current flows into the base of the transistor which is just enough to make
LED L1 glow dimly. Transistor amplifies this small current and allows a larger current to flow through from its
collector (C) to its emitter (E) which is large enough to make LED L2 glow brightly. When the switch is opened,
no base current flows so the transistor switches off the collector current hence L1 and L2 are OFF.
When we are using a transistor as a switch, it must be either fully ON or OFF. In the fully ON state, the voltage
across the transistor VCE is almost zero and the transistor is said to be saturated because it cannot pass any
collector current (IC).
Treat VBB as input voltage
i.e., Vi = VBB = IBRB + VBE
Vi − 0.7V
⇒ IB =
RB
ICsat VCC
=
RC
OBSERVATION:
pecification of the transistor used __________
S
In the input circuit
1. Range of the voltmeter used = __________ V to __________ V
2. Least count of the voltmeter used = __________ V
3. Range of the microammeter used = __________ µA to __________ µA
4. Least count of the microammeter used = __________ µA
In the output circuit
1. Range of the voltmeter used = __________ V to __________ V
2. Least count of the voltmeter used = __________ V
3. Range of the milliammeter used = __________ mA to __________ mA
4. Least count of the milliammeter used = __________ mA
Table: For Variation in output current IC with output voltage VCE for fixed value of IB
CONCLUSION:
Transistor works as a switch.
Project - 11
AIM:
To study the earth’s magnetic field using a tangent galvanometer.
THEORY:
A tangent galvanometer works on the basis of the tangent law. When a magnet is suspended freely in two
mutually perpendicular uniform magnetic field F and H, the magnet comes to rest making an angle 9 with the
direction H in such a manner that
F = H tan θ ... (1)
Let current I be passed through the coil of radius R, having turns N. In that case, the magnetic field produced
at the centre of coil is
0µ 2πIN
F= ... (2)
4π R
Let be is the horizontal component of earth’s magnetic field and the magnetic needle comes to rest at angle
θ with the direction of H, then according Eq. (1) is
µ 0 2πIN
H tan θ =
4π R
2πIN µ0 −7
H tan θ = 10–7 4π = 10
R
2π × 10 −7 IN
H=
R tan θ
tan θ µ 0 2πN
=
I 4π RH
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
A battery or battery eliminator (0 to 6 V), a tangent galvanometer, metre scale, reversing key, an ordinary key,
an ammeter (0-3 A) range, connecting wires, a rheostat (20 Ω2 or 50 Ω) spirit level.
METHOD:
1. Connect all the components of the circuit according to the circuit diagram.
2. Using the spirit level, level the base and the compass needle in compass box of tangent galvanometer
by adjusting the levelling screw.
3. Rotate the coil of the galvanometer about its vertical axis, till the magnetic needle, its image in the
OBSERVATION:
1. Range of ammeter = __________
2. Least count of ammeter = __________
3. Zero error in ammeter = __________
4. Number of turns used (N) = __________
Table: For variation of θ with I.
CONCLUSION:
The value of earth magnetic field by using a tangent galvanometer is
H = ________ G = ________ T
PRECAUTIONS :
1. There should be no parallax in noting down the readings of ammeter and deflection.
2. Adjust the readings between 30° and ‘60°.
3. Use freshly charged battery.
4. The magnetic needle should swing freely in the horizontal plane.
5. The plane of coil must be set in magnetic meridian.