SBA 13

Title: Conductor Characteristics

Aim: to draw and interpret a graph of the characteristic of a filament lamp.

Apparatus:

1. Rheostat resistor
2. Ammeter
3. Voltmeter
4. Battery
5. Filament lamp

Method

1. Set up the circuit in series using the apparatus listed above.

2. Vary the resistor and take the reading using the ammeter and voltmeter for every new
resistance.
3. Record the various currents and voltages in the table below
4. Draw a smooth graph using the values in the table given below.

The table below shows values for voltage across and current through a filament lamp

Resistance /ohms Voltage /Volts Current/Amperes

Discussion:

 What is the shape of the characteristic (graph drawn)?

 Explain this characteristic in the context of the filament lamp, current and voltage
through it.
 Explain why you would expect the characteristic of a filament lamp to be symmetrical for
both directions of current.
Conclusion:

 State characteristic of graph.

SBA #13
Title: Conductor Characteristics Skill Assessed: A&I (Analysis and Interpretation)

Criteria Total Marks

marks obtained
 Graphing 5
- Axes labelled ( 1 mark)
- Scale drawn ( 2 marks)
- Points plotted correctly ( 2 marks)
- Greater than 2 points plotted incorrectly ( -2 marks)

 Discussion
- Mentions the graph pattern ( 1 mark) 4
- Explains the characteristic of the graph with respect to
the quantities measured (2 marks)
- Mentions why one would expect the graphing of a
filament lamp to be symmetrical in both directions

 Conclusion 1
- Mentions the characteristic of the graph.

Total: 10

SBA 14

Title: Radioactivity
Aim: To compare the strength of alpha, beta and gamma particles through various materials

Apparatus: Computer

Method:

1. Go to the following website and observe what happens to the alpha, beta and gamma particles.

https://www.vascak.cz/data/android/physicsatschool/template.php?s=jadro_zareni&l=en

Observations:

Particles Observations
Alpha
Beta
Gamma

Discussion:

Conclusion: