PHYSICS INVESTIGATORY PROJECT SYNOPSIS

Temperature coefficient of resistance of the given Thermistor

Aim:
To determine temperature coefficient of resistance of the given thermistor and also to draw
the V - I characteristic curve.

Materials Required:
 Meter Bridge
 Thermistor
 Galvanometer
 Battery
 Plug-key
 Thermometer
 Hot water bath
 Connecting terminals
Formula :
Procedure:

 The circuit is connected using meter bridge.

 A sustainable resistance (R) is unplugged from resistance box and the key is closed.
 If the connections are correct, the galvanometer shows opposite deflections for the resistance (S)
values of zero and infinite respectively when the Jockey (J) is moved to opposite ends.
 The position of the jockey (J) on the wire is adjusted for zero deflection in galvanometer.
 Initially at room temperature the balancing length (l) is measured from zero end and resistance S is
calculated using formula.
 Now the thermistor is kept in a hot water bath and the temperature is decreased from 75°C to
50°C, in steps of 2°C.
 At every temperature the bridge is balanced by adjusting the R-value and the S-value is calculated
Observation:
Sl no Temperature Resistance, R Length, l (cm) Thermistor
(t) (Ω) Resistance,
(°C) S=Rl100-l
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Graph: