Professional Documents
Culture Documents
1 Ohm’s Law
2 Meter Bridge – Unknown Resistance
3 Meter Bridge – Series Combination
4 Figure of Merit
5 Convex Lens
6 Concave Lens
7 Concave Mirror
8 Glass Prism
Activities
1 Assembling the Given Circuit
2 Correcting the Wrong Circuit
3 House-hold Circuit
4 Glass Slab
5 Image formed by Convex lens and
Concave Mirror
6 Identification of Electrical
components
OHM’S LAW
EXP. NO: 1 DATE:
AIM:
To determine resistivity of given two wires by plotting graph between
potential difference and current.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
Battery eliminator, Ammeter, Voltmeter, Rheostat, Unknown resistance
(coil), connecting wires.
FORMULA:
2
Rπ D
Resistivity (ρ) = 4L
(Ωm)
Where
R → resistance (in Ohms)
L→ Length of the wire (in cm) =100cm=1m
PROCEDURE:
1. Make neat clean and tight connections according to the circuit diagram in
I from ammeter.
4. Shift the rheostat slightly so that both ammeter and voltmeter show full
TABULAR COLUMN:
Resistance coil 1:
S. No Voltmeter reading(V) Ammeter reading(A)
1
2
3
4
5
Resistance coil 2:
S. No Voltmeter reading(V) Ammeter reading(A)
1
2
3
4
5
MODEL GRAPH:
In
∆I
∆ ABC , tanθ=
∆V
∆V
Cotθ= ∆ I = R = _____ Ω
SAMPLE CALCULATIONS:
COIL: 1
Resistance of the coil (R1) using graph for tabulation 1 =____________Ω
Where D1= 0.55mm, L1=1m
2
R 1 π D1
Resistivity (ρ1) = 4 L1
=¿ ¿(Ωm )
COIL: 2
Resistance of the coil (R2) using graph for tabulation 2 =____________Ω
Where D2= 0.6mm, L2=1m
2
R 2 π D2
Resistivity (ρ2) = 4 L2
=¿ ¿(Ωm )
RESULT:
1. Resistivity (ρ1) of first unknown resistance coil¿ (Ωm ) ¿
PRECAUTIONS:
1. Voltmeter and ammeter should be of proper range.
2. A low resistance rheostat must be used.
SOURCES OF ERROR:
1. The instrument screws may be loose.
2. Thick connecting wires may not be available.
METER BRIDGE
EXP. NO: 2 DATE:
AIM:
To find the resistance of a given wire using meter bridge.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
Meter Bridge, Leclanche cell, Galvanometer, Resistance box, Unknown
resistance, Jockey and Connecting wires.
FORMULA:
lR
X = 100−l ( ¿ ohms )
Where
X= unknown resistance (in ohms)
l=balancing length (in x 10-2m)
R=known resistance (in ohms)
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
PROCEDURE:
1. Include some resistance in the resistance box.
2. Make the connections as shown in the circuit diagram. Press the jockey at
the ends of the meter bridge. If the deflections are in the opposite
direction, then the connections are correct.
3. Move the jockey from the left end and observe the point of zero
deflection in the galvanometer.
4. Measure the balancing length as ‘l’ using the meter scale attached with
the apparatus.
5. Repeat the experiment by including different resistances in the known
resistance box and measure the balancing length in each case.
TABULAR COLUMN:
For calculation of unknown resistance:
Unknown
Resistance in Balancing length Balancing length resistance
S. No
the box(Ω ¿ lx10-2m (100-l)x 10-2m lR
X= 100−l ( ohms )
1
2
3
X Mean= _________Ω
SAMPLE CALCULATIONS:
For 1st reading R= ___________ Ω
l= __________x10-2m
100-l = __________x10-2m
lR
X= 100−l ( ohms )=¿ = _________(Ω )
+ +¿
X Mean = 3 ¿ = __________ (Ω )
RESULT:
The unknown resistance of the given coil is __________ ohms.
PRECAUTIONS:
1. The connections should be neat, clean and tight.
2. Null point should be brought between 45cm and 55cm.
SOURCES OF ERROR:
1. The instrument screws may be loose.
2. The wire may not have uniform thickness.
METER BRIDGE
LAW OF COMBINATION(SERIES)
EXP. NO: 3 DATE:
AIM:
To verify the laws of combination of resistances using a meter bridge.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
Meter bridge, Leclanche cell, Galvanometer, Resistance box, Jockey,
Two Resistance coils, Connecting wires.
FORMULA:
lR
r = (100−l) (in Ω)
Req= ( r 1 +r 2) (in Ω)
Where
R → known resistance in ohms
l→ balancing length in x 10-2m
r1,r2→ unknown resistance in ohms
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
PROCEDURE:
1. Mark the two resistance coils a s r 1and r 2.
2. To find r 1 , include some resistance in the resistance box.
3. Make the connections as shown in the circuit diagram. Press the jockey at
the ends of the meter bridge. If the deflections are in the opposite
direction, then the connections are correct.
4. Move the jockey from the left end and observe the point of zero
deflection in the galvanometer.
5. Measure the balancing length as ‘l’ using the meter scale attached with
the apparatus.
6. Using formula calculate r1.
7. Repeat the experiment by including another resistance in the known
resistance box and measure the balancing length.
8. Take mean of above two result and record it as r1 mean.
9. To find r 2 ,repeat steps 3,4,5,6,7.
10.Take mean of above two result and record it as r2 mean.
11.Calculate theoretical value by adding r1 mean and r2 mean.
12.Connect the two coils r 1andr 2 in series in the left gap.
13.To find the resistance of this combination Repeat steps 3,4,5,6,7.
14.Take mean of above two results and record it as experimental value.
TABULATION:
Resistance Balancing lR
Balancing r = ( 100−l )
Resistance S. from the length Mean
length (Ω)
coil No resistance (100-l) resistance(Ω)
l(x10-2m)
box(Ω) x 10-2m
r 1 only 1
2
1
r 2 only
2
r 1∧r 2 1
in series 2
SAMPLE CALCULATION:
For r1:
1st reading:
R= __________________ Ω
l= ________________ x10-2m
lR
r = (100−l) =____________ Ω
2nd reading:
R= __________________ Ω
l= ________________ x10-2m
lR
r = (100−l) = _________ Ω
+¿ ¿
r1 mean = 2 = _________ Ω
For r2:
1st reading:
R= __________________ Ω
l= ________________ x10-2m
lR
r = (100−l) =____________ Ω
2nd reading:
R= __________________ Ω
l= ________________ x10-2m
lR
r = (100−l) = _________ Ω
+¿ ¿
r2mean = 2 = _________ Ω
For rs (Experimental value):
1st reading:
R= __________________ Ω
l= ________________ x10-2m
lR
r = (100−l) =____________ Ω
2nd reading:
R= __________________ Ω
l= ________________ x10-2m
lR
r = (100−l) = _________ Ω
+¿ ¿
rs mean = 2 = _________ Ω
FIGURE OF MERIT
EXP. NO: 4 DATE:
AIM:
To determine resistance of a galvanometer by half-deflection method and
to find its figure of merit.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
A galvanometer, Leclanche cell or Daniel cell, two resistance boxes, Plug
key, connecting wires.
FORMULA:
RS
Resistance of the given galvanometer= G = R−S ( ¿ ohms )
E
Figure of merit of the given galvanometer=K= ( R+G)θ ( ¿ A /¿ )
Where
R → Resistance connected in series in ohms.
S → shunt resistance in ohms
θ → deflection in the galvanometer in division.
E → emf of the cell in volt.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
PROCEDURE:
1. Make the connections as shown in circuit diagram.
2. Include the high resistance (say 2000 Ω) from the resistance box R.
3. Adjust the value of R so that deflection is maximum, even in number
and within the scale.
4. Note the deflection. Let it be θ.
5. Insert the key and without changing the value of R, adjust the value of
S, such that deflection in the galvanometer reduces to exactly half the
value obtained in step 4 i.e., θ/2.
6. Note the value of shunt resistance S.
7. Repeat steps 4 to 7 by taking out four different values of R and
adjusting S every time.
8. Tabulate G and K values using the formula.
TABULARCOLUMN:
S. Resistance Deflection Shunt Half
No R (Ω) (θ) (div) resistance deflection RS E
G= (Ω) K= (R+G)θ
(S) ( Ω ) (θ/2) (div) R−S
( A/¿ )
1
SAMPLE CALCULATIONS:
For 1st reading:
R= _______ Ω
S= _______ Ω
θ = _______ div
E= ________V
RS
G= =¿
R−S ¿
E
K= ( R+G)θ = =________( A/ ¿ )
For 2nd reading:
R= _______ Ω
S= _______ Ω
θ = _______ div
E = ________V
RS
G= =¿
R−S ¿
E
K= ( R+G)θ = =________( A/ ¿ )
For 3rd reading:
R= _______ Ω
S= _______ Ω
θ = _______ div
E = ________V
RS
G= =¿
R−S ¿
E
K= ( R+G)θ = = ________( A/ ¿ )
+ +¿ ¿
G Mean = 3 = ______ (Ω );
+ +¿ ¿
K Mean = 3 = ________(A/div)
RESULT:
1. Resistance of given galvanometer (G) = _________ Ω.
2. Figure of merit of given galvanometer (K) =_______________ A/div.
PRECAUTIONS:
1. All the connections should be neat, clean and tight.
2. The e.m.f. of cell or battery should be constant.
SOURCES OF ERROR
1. The screws of the instruments may be loose.
2. The e.m.f. of battery may not be constant.
.
CONVEX LENS
EXP. NO: 5 DATE:
AIM:
To find the focal length of a given convex lens by plotting graph between
v and u.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
Convex lens, lens stand, illuminated wire gauge-(light box), white screen,
metre scale.
FORMULA:
uv
f= (in 10-2 m)
u+v
Where
f =focal length of given convex lens (in 10-2m)
u= object distance (in 10-2m)
v=image distance (in 10-2m)
PROCEDURE:
1. Find the rough focal length of given convex lens using distant object
method in focusing a distant object by keeping the screen behind the lens.
The distance between the screen and the lens with stand gives rough focal
length say ‘f’ x10-2m.
2. Mount the lens on the stand and keep it between light box and screen.
3. Find the clear image on the screen by adjusting u (distance between light
box & lens) values as 2f-4,2f-2, 2f, 2f+2,2f+4.
4. Record v values (distance between lens & screen) for the same.
5. Substitute u and v values in ‘f’ formula to get focal length in each case.
6. Take mean value for the focal lengths to get final result.
RAY DIAGRAM:
TABULAR COLUMN:
S. Object distance(u)(10- Image distance(v)(10- Focal length of
No 2
m) 2
m) convex lens
uv
f=
u+v
in 10-2 m
1
SAMPLE CALCULATIONS:
For u=___________ in 10-2 m
v=___________ in 10-2 m
uv ( )()
f= u+v = ()+() =¿_______________x10-2m
fmean=(f1+f2+f3+f4+f5)/5= _________x10-2m
RESULT:
The focal length of given convex lens is calculated as
i. From tabulation _____________ x10-2m.
ii. From u,v graph method __________________ x10-2m.
SOURCES OF ERROR:
1. The uprights may not be vertically placed (lens).
2. Parallax removal may not be perfect.
PRECAUTIONS:
1. The lens must be clean and must be vertical.
2. Avoid parallax.
Where
f =focal length of given concave lens (in 10-2m)
u= object distance(in 10-2m)
v=image distance(in 10-2m)
PROCEDURE:
1. Image cannot be formed on the screen due to concave lens in regular
method so we follow indirect method in using convex lens to bring image
on the screen.
2. Find the proper image using convex lens on the screen.
3. Introduce concave lens in between convex lens and screen (prefer closer
to the screen),record distance between concave lens and screen as ‘u’.
4. Move screen away from the concave lens to get proper image on the
screen, now record distance as ‘v’.
5. Substitute u and v in ‘f’ formula.
6. Repeat the same for different ‘u’ values with 0.5cm difference.
7. Take mean value for the focal lengths to get final result.
RAY DIAGRAM:
TABULAR COLUMN:
S. Object distance Image distance Focal length of concave lens
No (u)(10-2m) (v)(10-2m) uv
f=
u−v
(in 10-2 m)
RESULT:
The focal length of given concave lens is calculated using convex lens is found
to be _________x10-2m.
PRECAUTIONS:
1. Focal length of convex lens must be less than the focal length of
concave lens.
2. The lens must be clean.
SOURCES OF ERROR:
1. Parallax error is involved.
2. Lens may not be placed vertical.
CONCAVE MIRROR
EXP. NO: 7 DATE:
AIM:
To find the focal length of a given Concave mirror.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
Concave mirror, light box, screen , mirror stand, metre scale.
FORMULA:
uv
f=
u+v
(in 10-2 m)
Where
f =focal length of given concave mirror (in 10-2m)
v= object distance (in 10-2m)
v=image distance (in 10-2m)
PROCEDURE:
1. Find the rough focal length of given concave mirror using distant object
method in focusing a distant object on the screen by placing the mirror
towards the object. The distance between the screen and mirror with stand
gives rough focal length say
‘f’ x10-2m.
2. Mount the mirror on the stand and place it towards light box and screen
need to be kept on the same side of light box.
3. Find the clear image on the screen by adjusting u(distance between light
box &mirror) values as 2f-4,2f-2, 2f, 2f+2,2f+4.
4. Record v values (distance between mirror & screen) for the same.
5. Substitute u and v values in ‘f’ formula to get focal length in each case.
6. Take mean value for the focal lengths to get final result.
RAY DIAGRAM:
TABULAR COLUMN:
S. Object distance Image distance Focal length of the concave
No (u)(10-2m) (v)(10-2m) mirror
uv
f=
u+v
in 10-2 m
1
fmean = _______ x
10-2m
SAMPLE CALCULATIONS:
For u=___________ x 10-2m
v=___________ x 10-2m
uv ( )()
f= u+v = ()+() =¿_______________x10-2m
MODEL GRAPH:
TABULAR COLUMN:
S. No Angle of incidence (∠ i) Angle of deviation(∠ δ )
1
RESULT:
1. Graph indicates ∠ iincreases ,∠δ decreases attains a δ mand then starts
increasing for further increase in ∠ i.
2. Angle of minimum deviation, δ m =__________.
PRECAUTIONS:
1. ∠ i must be between 30○to 60○.
2. The pins must be fixed vertical.
SOURCE OF ERROR:
1. Parallax in measuring the angles.
2. Pins may not be vertical.
ACTIVITIES
ASSEMBLING THE GIVEN CIRCUIT
ACTIVITY NO: 01 DATE:
AIM:
To assemble the components of a given electrical circuit.
APPARATUS AND MATERIAL REQUIRED:
Resistor, ammeter, (0-1.5A) voltmeter (0-5V), battery, one way key,
rheostat, sand paper, connecting wires.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
PROCEDURE:
1. Connect the components as shown in Fig.
2. After closing the key K, check that the voltmeter and ammeter show
deflections on the right hand side.
3. Check the continuity of the assembled circuit using a Multimeter.
RESULT:
The components of the electrical circuit were assembled.
PROCEDURE:
1. Draw the circuit diagrams.
2. Consider the various components which have not been connected in
proper order.
3. Draw the correct circuit diagram.
4. Connect the electrical components according to corrected circuit diagram.
5. Close the key in the circuit to verify if the corrected circuit is functional.
OBSERVATIONS:
S. No. Circuit Component Correct Component Incorrect Component
1 Battery/cell
2 Resistor
3 Rheostat
4 Ammeter
5 Voltmeter
RESULT:
The electrical circuit assembled as per the corrected circuit diagram is
functional.
6. Between F & P Behind the mirror Virtual and Erect Highly Magnified
RESULT:
The nature and size of the image using convex lens and concave mirror
were studied and tabulated.
AIM:
capacitor.
PROCEDURE:
2. If the component is
biased and does not conduct when reverse biased. It does not emit light while
conducting.
conducts when forward biased and does not conduct when reverse biased. It
chip. But some may have only three terminals, e.g. 7805, 7806, 7809, 7912.
directions.
OBSERVATION:
TRANSISTOR
3
IC
4
RESISTOR
5
CAPACITOR
6
RESULT:
A diode, a LED, a transistor, an IC, a resistor and a capacitor are
identified respectively from a mixed collection.