KENDRIYA VIDAYALAYA NO-2

NAUSENABAUGH, VISAKHAPATNAM

INVESTIGATORY PROJECT
REPORT

In partial fulfillment of AISSCE 2019

physics practical.

Name: Raj Kunwar

Class: XII-A
Roll No: 09
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.

APPARATUS:-

A coil of large turns, a.c. source of adjustable frequency,

an electrical bulb, (6V) a.c. ammeter of suitable range
rheostat, a soft iron rod, one way key, connecting wires
etc.
THEORY:-

Self inductance is the property of a coil which opposes

the change in current through it. The self inductance of a
coil (long solenoid) is
L =
µ µ2
0

where µ = Relative magnetic permeability of magnetic material,

µ
µ=
µ0

N = Total number of turns in solenoid A = Area

of cross-section of solenoid l = length of

solenoid.
Hence, the self inductance depends upon:

1. No. of turns (N) , L α N²

2. Geometry of coil, L α A, L α

3. Nature of core material, L α µ

When an inductor is connected in series with a resistor

(bulb) with a variable source of frequency, then current
flowing in the bulb is

=
Where Z = √ 2 + 2 2 = Impedance of the a.c. circuit. Here

R = Resistance of the bulb L =

Self inductance of coil
= 2πf = Angular frequency of a.c. source.
The brightness of bulb i.e., Heat generated in the bulb is
H= 2
Zt

P= =2
Z
P=2 √ 2+ 22

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:-
PROCEDURE:-

1. Make all connections as shown in the circuit

diagram.

2. Switch on the a.c. supply & adjust the

current in the circuit by using the variable resistor ( ℎ ).

3. Record the current in a.c. ammeter & see the

brightness of bulb.

4. Now, put the soft iron rod inside the conductor

core & record the current in a.c. ammeter & again
check the brightness of bulb. The current &
brightness both decreases.

5. Now, switch off the supply & decrease the frequency

of a.c. source (say 50 Hz).
6. Again switch on the supply & adjust the current in
circuit at same constant voltage 6V by using the rheostat.
Note the current in ammeter & brightness of bulb. The
current & brightness both will increase.

7. Again insert the iron rod in the core of coil & note the
current & brightness. The current & brightness both
decreases.

8. Repeat the steps 5, 6 and 7 for different frequency

of a.c. source.

OBSERVATIONS:-
1. Least count of ammeter = 0.05 A.

2. Zero error of ammeter = 0 A.

3. Range of ammeter = 0 – 5 A.
S.NO Frequency Current in Current in
of applied ammeter ammeter with
voltage without iron iron rod in
(Hz) rod in coil (A) coil (A)

1. 60 2 1.8

2. 50 2.5 2.3

3. 40 2.9 2.6

4. 30 3.4 3.25

5. 20 4.1 4

RESULT:-

1. The current in the circuit decrease on inserting the

iron rod in the core of coil at constant frequency of
applied voltage & brightness of bulb decreases &
vice-versa.
2. The current in the circuit increases on decreasing
the frequency of applied voltage & vice-versa.
Therefore, the brightness of bulb increases.

PRECAUTIONS:-

1. The coil should have large number of turns.

2. Current should be passed for a small time to avoid

the heating effect.

SOURCES OF ERRORS:-

1. The resistance of circuit may increase slightly

due to heating effect of current.

2. There may be eddy current in soft iron coil.

 INDEX

S.NO CONTENTS

1. AIM

2. APPARATUS

3. THEORY & CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

4. PROCEDURE

5. OBSERVATION

6. RESULT

7. PRECAUTIONS

8. SOURCES OF ERRORS