General Introduction

Department of Physics
PHYS122
University Physics II
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GENERAL LAB INFORMATION

 Instructors: Mrs. Amani AlZaabi, Mrs. Jyothi Mary Mathew

E-mail: amani.Aazaabi@ku.ac.ae, jyothi.mathew@ku.ac.ae

What happens today?

 General Lab Information

 Attendance
 Our use of Blackboard Learning System
 Lab Rules
 Reporting Data – Lab reports
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• University Physics II Laboratory is the second laboratory course in a two-semester sequence that covers the following
main sections of classical physics: (1) electricity, including electric fields, forces, Coulomb's law, capacitors, current,
resistance, and electrical circuits; (2) magnetism, including magnetic fields, magnetic forces, and inductance;
and (3) optics, which covers reflection, refraction, and optical instruments.

• The main goal of this course is to demonstrate the techniques used to carry out experimental physics.

• Besides learning measurement techniques, the student will be trained to be very detailed in raw data collection and
analysis.

Physics Laboratory Software:

• Many of the lab experiments performed in this University Physics II Laboratory course make use of lab experiments
designed by Leybold Didactics.
• Some of these labs use the Leybold CASSYLAB Software.

Physics Laboratory Manual:

• The lab scripts will be posted on blackboard every Friday for the following week

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Summer 2022 Laboratory Experiment Schedule: Week Date Experiment
While the labs are being carried out on campus, we will Week 2 Jan 23 - Jan 27 Introduction to Physics Lab

be doing the "In-Class Labs" posted to the right.  Week 3 Jan 30 - Feb 2 Exp 1 Coulomb's Law Simulation -Phet

Week 4 Feb 6 - Feb 9 Exp 2 Electric Field/Potential I Hands-on

Structure and Learning Methodologies:
Week 5 Feb 13 - Feb 16 Exp 3 Electric Field/Potential II Hands-on
• 1x100 minutes lab per week. Week 6 Feb 20 - Feb 23 Exp 4 Gauss's Law Simulation
• Students should perform all experiments Week 7 Feb 27 - Mar 2 Exp 5 Parallel Plate Capacitor Hands-on
Exp 1 Coulomb's Law Week 8 Mar 6 - Mar 9 Mid Term - No Lab
Exp 2 Electric Field/Potential I
Week 9 Mar 13 - Mar 16 Exp 6 Ohm's Law and Resistivity CASSY
Exp 3 Electric Field/Potential II
Exp 4 Gauss's Law Week 10 Mar 20 - Mar 23 Exp 7 Resistors in Series and Parallel CASSY

Exp 5 Parallel Plate Capacitor Week 11 Apr 3 - Apr 6 Exp 8 Magnetic Force CASSY
Exp 6 Ohm's Law and Resistivity Week 12 Apr 10 - Apr 13 Exp 9 Faraday's Law CASSY
Exp 7 Resistors in Series and Parallel
Week 13 Apr 17 - Apr 20 Exp 10 RC Circuit CASSY
Exp 8 Magnetic Force
Exp 9 Faraday's Law Week 14 Apr 24 - Apr 27 EID - No Lab
Exp 10 RC Circuit Week 15 May 1 - May 4 Exp 11 Diffraction of Light Hands-on
Exp 11 Diffraction of Light
Week 16 May 8 - May 11 Final Exam

Week 17 May 15 - May 18 Final Exam

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All laboratories are equipped with specially designed experiments to target specific course learning outcomes.
Assessment:
All course learning outcomes are assessed using the following assessment tools.
Laboratory reports 20%
• Each group submit their work (using Blackboard or by hand) at end of lab period
Attendance
• Attendance is required for all activities. Students are required to attend classes regularly.
• Regular class attendance is an important component of the learning process.
• Students absent from class shall be subject to sanctions as per the Attendance policy.
• Unexcused absence means ‘zero’
• Students who miss a lab session are required to bring a valid excuse to the Student Success Office within 5
working days of the absence and apply for an excuse.
• Student Success will notify me of students’ valid excuse.  
• More than 10 minutes lateness: marked as absent on Banner but, lab report will be graded if submitted on time.
• Attendance will be recorded via Banner.
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Laboratory Rules
 Use class time productively and professionally:
o Arrive on time and ready to work for the full class period.
o Always bring a pencil, sharpener and eraser, straight-edge, and calculator.
o Read through the experiment guidelines and/or instructions prior to class.
o Do not use your mobile telephone during class.
o Conduct yourself and interact with others in a respectful and professional manner.
 Keep the lab clean and in good order:
o Do not mark or write on tables, computer screens, walls, or any lab equipment.
o Do not consume food or drink in the lab.
o Store extra personal belongings (bags, coats, purses, etc…) in the provided area, outside the lab.
o Clean up your workspace and push in your chairs before leaving the lab.
o There will be a penalty if your work station is found uncleaned and messed up.
 Use equipment appropriately:
o Use computers for lab activities only.
o Log off properly the computers at the end of each class.
o Do experiments as instructed. Ask the instructor about any deviations from the instructions.
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Laboratory Rules
 Avoid safety risks and hazards:
o Carefully read and sign the Laboratory Risk Assessment Sheet before starting an experiment.
o Be aware of, respectful, and considerate of others in the lab at all times.
o Carefully follow all safety instructions.
o Contact the instructor immediately if there is an accident or if something breaks (or is not working
correctly).
 SHARING INFORMATION
o It is OK to share information and ideas with colleagues.
o It is not OK to copy the work of others.
o Helping others is encouraged.
o Copying is completely inappropriate and unacceptable.
o Write your own calculations and answer questions in your own words. It is OK to make mistake; it is wrong
to copy.
o No credit will be given for copied work. It is also subject to KU rules about plagiarism and cheating, and
may result in dismissal from the course and KU.
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Laboratory Risk Awareness
In addition to the rules given above, please observe the following additional basic safety precautions:
• Know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher and first aid kit.
• The fire extinguishers are next to the lab doors and also outside the lab.
• The first aid kit can be found in the lab, attached to a the wall.
• In the event of a fire or on hearing the fire bell, leave the lab calmly and follow the emergency evacuation route
(posted next to the lab doors) and assemble outside the KU campus at the Assembly Point.
• In the event of needing first aid, contact the instructor; certain staff possess first-aid qualifications and can be
called upon at short notice.
• In Physics experiments, there is unavoidable exposure to hazards. While these are generally graded as
insignificant and very low risk, sometimes there are significant risks.
• Therefore, each experiment has a unique Laboratory Risk Assessment Sheet.
Use of this sheet is intended for all participants to
 become aware of the significant hazards involved,
 learn how to avoid these hazards, and
 learn how to deal with these hazards if they occur. 8
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Blackboard Learning System
 How to access Blackboard …
 What is in Blackboard?
 Blackboard is a Learning Platform or course management system

Lab Report Submission

• Assignments are incorporated into each week's content
• Assignments are available after a certain date 
Submit an assignment
1. Open the assignment
2. Select Browse My Computer to upload a file from your computer.
3. Optionally, type Comments about your submission.
4. Select Submit
The Review Submission History page appears with information about your
submitted assignment and a success message with a confirmation number.
Copy and save this number as proof of your submission.
you'll also receive an email with your confirmation number and details each
time you submit coursework.
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How to Report Data:

A) Reporting Data - Guidelines for Making a Data Table Force and distance separating two point charges
Data tables are useful for studying trends in data and for communicating results to others.
Distance Force 1/(Distance)2
1. Start with a title: Make sure the title relates to the data you will put in your table (cm) (mN) (1/m2)
2. Determine the number of columns and rows you need: Rows are a series of horizontal
14.76 0.38 45.90
cells and that columns are a series of vertical cells.
13.72 0.44 53.12
3. Draw your table with Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel.
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If using a ruler, draw a large box. Make the necessary number of columns and rows.
Don't forget to leave the top row blank. This is where you will label your columns. 11.58 0.61 74.57
4. Label your rows and columns. 10.45 0.71 91.57
o the independent variable (that which you purposefully change) is in the leftmost 9.53 0.85 110.11
column 8.73 1.06 131.21
o the dependent variable (that which you measure) with the different trials is in the 7.71 1.33 168.23
next columns 6.86 1.63 212.50
o The derived or calculated column (often average) is on the rightmost column. 6.13 2.05 266.12
5. Enter your data into the table.
Relevant data:
6. Annotate your table with relevant data. Charging voltage= 25 Kv
7. Look for patterns in your data. Radius of each ball = 1.9 cm

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How to Report Data:
Force against inverse squared distance separating
) Reporting Data - Guidelines for Drawing a Graph two point charges
2.0

Force (mN)
• Graphs are method of presenting and analyzing experimental data.
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• A good graphical presentation of data will allow patterns to be seen easily
• It is more sensible from picture than numbers. 1.0

• A graph can be used to verify the relation between two variables.

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• They are drawn to enable conclusions concerning the physical law involved in the
experiment. 
• No graph is complete, unless it is in a form in which it can be interpreted and 0
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300

distance-2 (m-2)

unless the proper conclusions are drawn. Relevant data:

Charging voltage= 25 Kv
Radius of each ball = 1.9 cm,

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How to Report Data: Force against inverse squared distance separating

two point charges
2.0

Force (mN)
1. Draw your axes
2. Label your axes: Labels on the axes must have units! 1.5

3. Choose a suitable scale

4. Titles of diagrams should include additional descriptive information; so in this case, our full 1.0

title could be written "Force against inverse squared distance separating two point charges "
5. Plot your data: Draw a line/curve of “best fit” (also called a “trend-line”). 0.5

• THIS DOES NOT MEAN CONNECT THE DOTS! Usually, it is best to guess at a
(straight) line that goes as near as possible to as many points as possible. 0 100 300

• THE ORIGIN IS NOT ALWAYS INCLUDED AS A POINT, BUT IN MOST CASES IT WILL!
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distance-2 (m-2)

Relevant data:
6. Mention relevant data: Specific details that are relevant but not already shown in the graph. Charging voltage= 25 Kv
Radius of each ball = 1.9 cm,