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ALL INDIA SENIOR SCHOOL

CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

SESSION : 2023-24
ST. XAVIER’S HIGH SCHOOL, BHAKURGUDA
RAYAGADA

SCHOOL CODE: 15487 AFFILIATION NO. 1530204

PHYSICS PROJECT ON
SELF INDUCTANCE

Submitted to Submitted by
Mr. Sunil Kumar Dash. Anit Aryan Paikaray
Class - XII
Roll no- 53

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PHYSICS INVESTIGATORY
PROJECT

ST. XAVIER’S SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL,

BHAKURGUDA(RAYAGADA)

ACADEMIC SESSION -2023-24

CLASS-XII
TOPIC: SELF-INDUCATANCE

SUBMITTED BY: Anit Aryan Paikaray

SUBMITTED TO : Mr. SUNIL KUMAR DASH

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CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that this “Physics Investigatory Project” on

topic

“ To study the factor on which the self-inductance of a coil

depends”

has been successfully completed by Master Anit Aryan Paikaray….

of class XII under the Guidance of Mr Sunil Kumar Dash in

particular fulfillment of the curriculum of CENTRAL BOARD OF

SECONDARY EDUCATION (CBSE) leading to the award of

examination of the year 2023-24.

Signature of the Teacher Signature of

Principal

Signature of the Examiner School Stamp

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have taken efforts in this project. However, it would not have been
possible without the kind support and help of many individuals. I
would like to thank my Principal Mr. Biswajit Sika and school for
providing me with facilities required to do my project.

I am highly indebted to my Physics Teacher Mr.Sunil Kumar Dash

for his invaluable guidance which has sustained my efforts in all
stages of this project work.

I would like to thank my parents for their continuous support and

encouragement.

My thanks and appreciations also go to my fellow classmates and

laboratory assistant in developing the project and to the people who
have willingly helped me out with their abilities.

Signature of the Student

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INTRODUCATION
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.

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What is self-inductance?
•When an electric current is passed
through an insulated conducting coil, it
gives rise to amagnetic field in the coil so
that the coil itself behaves like a magnet.
•The magnetic flux produced by the
current in the coil is linked with the coil
itself.
•As the strength of the current in the coil
is changed, the flux linked with the coil
also changes. Under such circumstances
an emf is induced in the coil too. Such
emf is called a self-induced emf and this
phenomenon is known as self-induction.

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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 witha 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.

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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 0 µrN2A/ l

Where µr, = Relative magnetic permeability

of magnetic material,

µr = µ/ µ0

N = Total number of turns in

solenoidA = Area of cross-section

of solenoidl= length of solenoid.

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Hence, the self inductance depends upon:

1. No. of turns (N), Lα N²

2. Geometry of coil, Lα A, L α(1/l)

3. Nature of core material, Lα 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
Irms = Erms/Z

Where, Z = √ R2 + ω2 = Impedance of the a.c.

circuit. Here
R= Resistance of the bulb

L = Self inductance of coil

ω = 2πf = Angular frequency of a.c. source

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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM :-

PROCEDURE:-
1. Make all connectionsas shown in
thecircuit diagram.

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

current in the circuit byusing the
variableresistor (Rh).

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

seethebrightness of bulb.

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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
6 V 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

differentfrequency of a.c. source.

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OBSERVATIONS:-

1. Least count of ammeter = 0.05 A.

2. Zero error of ammeter = 0 A.

3. Range of ammeter = 0 – 5 A

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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
timeto avoid the heating effect.

SOURCES OF ERRORS :-
1. The resistance of circuit may
increaseslightly due to heating effect of
current.

2. There may be eddy current in

soft ironcoil.
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Bibliography

1. NCERT class 12 Textbook

2. Physics Lab Manual

3. Online Resources(Websites)

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