Date of
performance
E-1
E-2
E-3
E-4
E-5
E-6
E-7
O-1
O-2
O-3
O-4
O-5
O-6
O-7
O-8
Page
No
Date of
completion
Sign
2
7
9
15
16
21
24
4
11
18
27
30
32
35
36
Any two Main experiments are to be performed during examination. One of them is from E and one
from O. O Experiments are based on Optics (8 experiments). E Experiments are based on
Electricity (7 experiments)
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Aim: To determine resistance per cm of a given wire by plotting a graph of potential difference
versus current.
Apparatus: A resistance wire, voltmeter, ammeter, one way key, rheostat, metre scale, battery
eliminator, connecting wires and a piece of sand paper.
Circuit diagram:
Voltmete -
+
V
Resistance
Batter
Ammet
- One
way
key
Rheost
How to connect: (To understand how to read the circuit diagram. NOT TO BE DRAWN IN THE
FILE. ONLY FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING)
voltmeter
V
-
resistance
+ supply -
key
rheostat
+
fixed
variable
Ammeter
Formula used: R = V / I ()
R = resistance of the coil, V = voltage across the resistance coil and I = current flowing through the
resistance coil
Least Count = number of divisions / range of scale
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Observations:
Range of ammeter:
---- to ------- A
Observation table:
** n1 and n2 are the number of divisions in the voltmeter and ammeter respectively.
Voltmeter reading
Sr. No.
Voltmeter
reading
observed V
(V)
n1 x LC
Ammeter reading
Voltmeter
reading
corrected V
[(n1 x LC)
+ (-e2)] (V)
Ammeter
reading
observed I
(A)
n2 x LC
Ammeter
reading
corrected I
[(n2 x LC)
+ (-e1)] (A)
Resistance
R = (V / I)
1
2
3
4
5
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Result:
1)
Resistance per unit length = Average resistance of the wire from the observations / length of
wire in m = R / l m-1 = ---------- m-1
= ---------- cm-1
2)
3)
Precautions:
1)
2)
Thick copper wires should be used for the connections after removing the insulation coating near
the ends by rubbing it with sand paper.
3)
4)
5)
A key should be inserted only while taking observations to avoid heating of resistance (otherwise
its resistance will increase)
Sources of error:
1)
2)
3)
Procedure:
1)
2)
Clean the tips of the connecting wires with the help of sand paper.
3)
4)
Note down the range and least count of the ammeter and the voltmeter.
5)
Insert the key and check for the functioning of the ammeter and voltmeter.
6)
7)
For the next reading, slightly change the position of the rheostat to get the different current in
the circuit. Note down the reading from ammeter and voltmeter.
8)
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Aim: To determine angle of minimum deviation for a given prism by plotting a graph between angle
of incidence and angle of deviation and hence find the refractive index of glass prism.
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Apparatus: Drawing board, white sheet of paper, prism, drawing pins, hall pins, pencil, protractor.
Diagram:
i = angle of incidence
e = angle of emergence
A = angle of prism = 60o
= angle of deviation
Formula used:
= sin {[A+m] / 2} / {sin [A / 2]}
Experimental set up:
(OBSERVATION SHEETS NEED TO BE PASTED IN THE FILE WITH APPROPRIATE DIRECTION
OF THE RAYS)
Observatio
n table:
Sr No.
1
2
3
4
5
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On x- axis:
Origin: at 30o, then 1 sq = 5o angle of incidence
On Y: axis:
m
***
of angle of deviation
Calculations:
= sin {[A + m] / 2} / {sin [A / 2]}
= 2 sin (------)
1)
2)
Precautions:
1)
2)
3)
The distance between the two pins placed on incident ray should not be less than 5 cm.
4)
Arrow heads should be marked to represent the incident and emergent rays.
5)
The same angle of prism should be used for all the observations.
Sources of error:
1)
2)
3)
The distance between the two pins on incident ray might be less than 5 cm.
Procedure:
1)
2)
Draw a horizontal line at the centre of the paper from one end to another end.
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3)
Place the prism correctly on the horizontal line and draw the outline for the same at six different
places.
4)
Draw normal to the prism and then make angle of incidence for each prism ranging from 35 o
with the difference of 5o angle.
5)
Draw the incident ray, show the arrow head pointing towards the prism.
6)
Place the prism on the border line and pierce two pins on the incident ray such that the distance
between the two is greater than 5 cm.
7)
Try to look into the prism through the right hand surface of the prism for the image of the pins.
8)
Pierce the next two pins at emergent side such that the tip of these pins is in a straight line with
respect to the tip of earlier pins.
9)
Draw an emergent line passing through the holes made by the two hall pins while tracing the
emergent line. Show the arrow head pointing away from the prism.
Aim: To find resistance of a given wire using metre bridge and hence determine the specific
resistance of its material.
Apparatus: A metre bridge, Leclanche cell, a galvanometer, a jockey, one way key, screw gauge,
metre scale, resistance box, a constantan wire, connecting wires, a piece of sand paper.
Diagram:
R.
Box
wire
Formula:
Q = {(100 l) / (l)} x P = working formula to find unknown resistance
R = (l / A) = resistance of the given wire
= R (A / l) = resistivity of the given wire
A = r2 = area of the given wire
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Observations:
Table I:
Balancing
length Unknown resistance Q =
from right hand {(100 l) / (l)} x R ()
side (100 l) (cm)
(S)
1
2
3
4
5
Mean unknown resistance = (Q) ----------
Table II:
Least count (LC) of screw gauge = --------- mm
Zero error (e): ------ mm
Sr.
No.
Main scale
reading (mm)
MSR
Total reading TR =
MSR + (n x LC)
(mm)
Corrected
reading
(TR e)
(mm)
1
2
Mean diameter of the given constantan wire = ----------- mm = --------- x 10 -3 m
Radius of the given constantan wire = ----------- m
Result:
1) Mean resistance of the given constantan wire = -----------
2) Area of the given wire = -------- m2
3) Observed value of the resistivity () of the given constantan wire = ---------- m
Precautions:
1. The connections should be neat, clean and tight.
2. All the plugs in the resistance box should be tight.
3. Move the jockey gently over the bridge wire and do not rub it.
4. The plug in key K should be inserted only when the observations are to be taken.
5. Null point should be brought between 45 cm and 55 cm.
6. The wire should not make a loop.
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Sources of error:
1. The instrument screws may be loose.
2. The plugs may not be clean.
3. The wire may not have uniform thickness.
4. The screw gauge may have faults like back lash error and wrong pitch.
Procedure:
1. Arrange the apparatus according to the diagram.
2. Make the connections as shown in the diagram after cleaning the ends of the wires with the
help of a sand paper.
3. Plug the key, take out some resistance from the resistance box. Touch the jockey on the wire
and check whether the deflection is observed on both the sides in the galvanometer after
touching at the extreme ends of the metre bridge.
4. If the deflection is not coming on both the sides, then call the teacher. Otherwise, adjust the
resistance from the resistance box so that the balancing length (null point) will be between 40
cm to 60 cm. Note this position as l.
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Experiment: E - Metre Bridge Combination of resistances
Aim: To verify the laws of combination (series and parallel) of resistances using a metre bridge.
Apparatus: A metre bridge, Leclanche cell, a galvanometer, a jockey, one way key, screw gauge,
metre scale, resistance box, two resistance coils of known resistances, connecting wires, a
piece of sand paper.
Diagram:
R. Box
Combinatio
n of
resistances
Formula used:
1) Q = {(100 l) / (100)} x P
2) Rs (series) = R1 + R2
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where Rs and Rp are the theoretical values of the respective combination and Rs and Rp are
the experimental values for the series and parallel combination respectively.
** R1 and R2 are the magnitudes of individual resistances which you need to find it first by
using the metre bridge only. Do not believe the magnitude written on it.
Observation Table:
Sr.
No.
Description
Resistanc
e from
resistanc
e box R
()
Balancing
length at
left hand
side l
(cm)
Balancing
length at
right hand
side (100
l) (cm)
Unknown
resistance S =
(100 l) x R / (l)
()
Resistan
ce S ()
Mean
resistanc
e ()
1
R1
R1 =
R2
R2 =
R1 and R2
in series
Rs =
R1 and R2
in parallel
Rp =
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Calculations:
1) Theoretical Magnitude of the combination (series) of resistances = Rs = R1 + R2 = -------
2) Theoretical Magnitude of the combination (parallel) of resistances
= Rp = R1 R2 / (R1+R2) = ------- / ---------- =
---------
Result:
1) Magnitude of the first resistance = R1 = -----
2) Magnitude of the second resistance = R2 = -----
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5. Null point should be brought between 45 cm and 55 cm. Otherwise adjust the resistance from
the resistance box or check the emf of the cell.
6. The wire should not make a loop.
Sources of error:
1. The instrument screws may be loose.
2. The plugs may not be clean.
3. The wire may not have uniform thickness.
4. The screw gauge may have faults like back lash error and wrong pitch.
Procedure:
1. Arrange the apparatus according to the diagram.
2. Make the connections as shown in the diagram after cleaning the ends of the wires with the
help of a sand paper.
3. Plug the key, take out some resistance from the resistance box. Touch the jockey on the wire
and check whether the deflection is observed on both the sides in the galvanometer after
touching at the extreme ends of the metre bridge.
4. If the deflection is not coming on both the sides, then call the teacher. Otherwise, adjust the
resistance from the resistance box so that the balancing length (null point) will be between 40
cm to 60 cm. Note this position as l.
5. Take at least two readings per set.
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Aim: To find the focal length of a convex lens by plotting graphs between u and v or between 1/u
and 1/v.
Apparatus: Convex lens, lens holder, two needles, screen, optical bench, knitting needle, half metre
scale
Diagram:
Convex
lens
Formula used:
1 / f = (1 / v) (1 / u)
- u = object distance
Observations:
1. Approximate focal length of the given lens = ---------- cm
2. For index error:
Observed length of the given knitting needle = x = ---------- cm
Observed distance between the object needle and the lens when knitting needle is placed between
them = y = ------ cm
Index error for u = e1 = (y x) = -------- cm
Index correction for u = - e1 = (x y) ------- cm
Observed distance between the image needle and the lens when knitting needle is placed between
them = z = ------ cm
Index error for v = e2 = (z x) = -------- cm
Index correction for u = - e2 = (x z) = ------- cm
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Observation table:
Object Distance - u
(cm)
Position of
Sr.
No.
Lens
at O
(cm)
50
50
50
50
50
Object
needle at
A (cm)
Image
needle at
C (cm)
Observed
(O - A) =
u' (cm)
Corrected
u = u' +
(-e1) (cm)
Graphs:
Image Distance + v
(cm)
Observed
(C - O) =
v' (cm)
Corrected
v = v' +
(-e2)
(cm)
1/u
cm-1
+
1/v
cm-1
+ (1/v)
Scale:
cm
X axis: 1 sq = 0.01 cm
-1
- (1/u) cm-1
1/f
(0,0)
2. u versus + v
-1
v (cm)
(2f, 2f)
45
- u (cm)
(0,0)
= -------- cm
Result:
1. Observed rough focal length of the given convex lens = ----------- cm
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7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Place the optical bench in such a way that the grading on it will be visible. Otherwise rotate the
optical bench.
Place the lens at 50 cm.
Take half metre scale and using lens, scale and wall (face away from window / door), find the
approximate focal length of the length say f.
Remove the screen and place it at the end of the optical bench which is towards the basket ball
side.
Place the needle towards the basket ball side at a distance of 2f measured from the lens and call
it object needle.
Similarly place the second needle towards the teachers table at a distance of 2f from the lens
and call it as image needle. This is so because if the object is at 2f, image is also at 2f and you
need to do minimum adjustments to remove parallax error.
Adjust the height of both the needles such that they will be approximately at the centre of the
lens by using the screw placed on the needle holder.
Take the knitting needle and measure its actual length by using scale on the optical bench.
Find the index error as explained under the heading of observations.
Stand at the end of the optical bench such that your face is towards the basketball court and you
are towards the teachers table.
Close your one eye and see through the lens.
Image needle is in front of you, and through the lens will be visible the inverted image of object
needle. They might not be in the straight line. By adjusting the gap between the image needle
and the inverted image of the object with the help of the screw placed at the bottom of the
needle holder, make them in a straight line.
Hold the image needle holder in your hand. Simultaneously shift your neck shoulder to shoulder.
If the image and the needle in front of you are not moving together, then there is a parallax
error.
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14. Under such situation, do not stop moving, and by changing the distance between the lens and
the image needle by moving the image needle towards or away from the lens, you can remove
the parallax so that the image and the needle starts moving together. Now it is time to take the
readings. Note down the position (direct reading from the scale of the optical bench) of the
image needle, lens and object needle. Your third reading is over.
15. Change the position of object needle by 2 cm towards the lens.
16. To remove the parallax, go for the same procedure no 14 but shift the image needle away from
the lens. When the parallax is removed, note down the positions.
17. Repeat the procedure no 16 shifting the object needle towards lens again by 2 cm. Remove
parallax and note down the reading.
18. Now shift the object needle away from the lens by (2f + 2) cm. Remove the parallax by shifting
the image needle towards the lens and note down the reading.
19. Repeat procedure 18 for the distance of (2f + 4) cm object distance.
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Experiment: E - Potentiometer Comparison of EMF
Aim: To compare the emf of two given primary cells using potentiometer.
Apparatus: Potentiometer, Leclanche cell, Daniel cell, two way key, one way key, galvanometer,
jockey, battery, rheostat
Batter
Primary
Diagram:
cells
Batter
y
Battery
Galvanomet
er
Battery
Batter
y
Batter
y
Theory:
One way
key
Battery
E1 = k l1,
Batter
y
Batter
y
E2 = k l2
Jockey
Batter
y
Observations:
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Observation Table:
Sr. No.
Balancing length
E1 when
Lechlanche cell l1
(cm)
Balancing length E2
when Daniel cell l2
(cm)
1
2
3
4
5
Mean value of the ratio of EMFs of Lechlanche cell to Daniel cell = ------Result: The ratio of E.M.F. of two primary cells is ---------Precautions:
1. The connections should be neat, clean and tight.
2. The plugs should be introduced in the keys only when the observations are to be taken.
3. The positive poles of the battery E and cells E1 and E2 should all be connected to the terminal at
the zero of the wires.
4. The jockey should not be rubbed along the wire. It should touch the wire gently. The emf of the
battery should be greater than the emfs of the either of the two cells.
Sources of error:
1.
The emf of the battery must be less than the emfs of the either of the cells.
2.
3.
The potentiometer wire may not be of uniform cross section and material density.
Procedure:
1.
Connect the circuit as per the given circuit diagram after cleaning the ends of the wire by sand
paper.
2.
Insert one of the keys from two way key, touch the jockey to both the ends of the
potentiometer and check for the deflection in the galvanometer in both directions. If it is not,
call the teacher.
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3.
Adjust the value of the rheostat so that the null point or balancing length will be on the last
wire. Call it l1.
4.
Repeat the procedure for the next cell. Call the balancing length l2.
5.
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Aim: To determine the internal resistance of a given primary cell (Lechlanche cell) by using a
potentiometer.
Apparatus: Potentiometer, Leclanche cell, Daniel cell, resistance box, two way key, one way key,
galvanometer, jockey, battery, rheostat
Theory: I = (E) / (R + r)
E = I (R + r)
V=IR
E / V = (R + r) / (R) = 1 + (r / R) = l1 / l2
where E = emf of a battery , E 1 = emf of Leclanche cell, R = resistance from the resistance
box, r = internal resistance of a Leclanche cell, V = potential drop across resistance box
Diagram:
Primary
cell
Batter
y
R.
B
Galvanomet
er
Resistance
box
Potentiomet
er
Rheosta
t
Jockey
One way
key
Observations:
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Observation Table:
Balancing length for Lechlanche cell in cm
Sr.
No.
R ()
Length l1 (cm)
Length l2 (cm)
r = R (l1 - l2) / l2
()
1
2
3
4
5
Result: The internal resistance of the given Lechlanche cell varies with the current drawn from it and
its determined value lies between ------ (minimum value) to -------- . (maximum value)
Precautions:
5. The connections should be neat, clean and tight.
6. The plugs should be introduced in the keys only when the observations are to be taken.
7. The positive poles of the battery E and cells E1 and E2 should all be connected to the terminal at
the zero of the wires.
8. The jockey should not be rubbed along the wire. It should touch the wire gently. The emf of the
battery should be greater than the emfs of the either of the two cells.
Sources of error:
4.
The emf of the battery must be less than the emfs of the either of the cells.
5.
6.
The potentiometer wire may not be of uniform cross section and material density.
Procedure:
6.
Connect the circuit as per the given circuit diagram after cleaning the ends of the wire by sand
paper.
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7.
Insert one of the keys from two way key, touch the jockey to both the ends of the
potentiometer and check for the deflection in the galvanometer in both direction. If it is not,
call the teacher.
8.
Adjust the value of the rheostat so that the null point or balancing length will be on the last
wire. Call it l1.
9.
Repeat the procedure by inserting key for resistance box also. Call the balancing length l2.
Aim: To find the focal length of a concave mirror by plotting graphs between - u and - v or between 1/u and - 1/v.
Apparatus: Optical bench with three uprights: one fixed and two with lateral movement, concave
mirror, mirror holder, two optical needles, a knitting needle and a half metre scale.
Diagram: Ray diagram for a concave mirror
Formula used:
Observations:
1. Approximate focal length of the given mirror = -
---------- cm
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Object Distance - u
(cm)
Position of
Sr.
No.
Mirror
at O
(0,0)
(cm)
Graphs:
Object
needle
at A
(cm)
Image
needle
at C
(cm)
Observed
(O - A) =
u' (cm)
- (1/u) cm-1
-(1/v)
cm-1
Corrected
v = v' +
(-e1) (cm)
1/u
cm-1
- 1/v
cm-1
(0,0)
(2f,2f)
Observed
(C - O) =
v' (cm)
- u (cm)
Corrected
u = u' +
(-e1) (cm)
Image Distance - v
(cm)
- v (cm)
Calculations:
1/f = 1/v + 1/u = 1/- (-------------) + 1/- (----------------)
= - [1/(-------------) + 1/(----------------)]
= - 1 / -------- cm-1
=-
-------- cm
Result:
1. Observed focal length of the given concave mirror = -
----------- cm
------- cm
3. Focal length of the given concave mirror by using (- 1/u) versus (- 1/v) graph = -
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4. Focal length of the given concave mirror by using (- u) versus (- v) graph = - ------- cm
Precautions:
1. Principal axis of the mirror should be horizontal and parallel to the central line of the optical
bench.
2. The uprights should be vertical.
3. Top to tip parallax should be removed between the needle I and image of the needle O.
4. Tips of the object and image needle should lie at the same height as that of pole of the
concave mirror.
5. Index correction for u and v should be applied.
Sources of error:
1. The uprights may not be vertical.
2. Parallax removal may not be perfect.
Procedure:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
Place the optical bench in such a way that the grading on it will be visible. Otherwise rotate the
optical bench.
Take half metre scale and using mirror, scale and wall (face towards the window or door), find
the approximate focal length of the mirror say f.
Place the mirror at 0 cm (towards the basket ball court end facing towards teachers table).
Place the object needle in front of the mirror at a distance of (1.5 f + 1) cm.
Similarly place the second needle in front of the mirror at a distance more than 2f and call it as
image needle. This is so because if the object is between f and 2f, image is beyond 2f. Pierce a
small piece of paper as a cap through the image needle to distinguish it from object needle.
Adjust the height of both the needles such that they will be at the centre of the mirror.
Take the knitting needle and measure its actual length by using scale on the optical bench.
Find the index error as explained under the heading of observations.
Stand at the end of the optical bench such that your face is towards the basketball court and you
are towards the teachers table.
Close your one eye and see into the mirror.
Both the needles are in front of you, and in to the mirror will be visible the inverted images of
both needles. In all erect two needles and inverted two needles are visible.
With the help of horizontal arrangement, place the object needle at right side while image needle
at left side or wise a versa. Adjust the mirror by rotating it such that both the inverted images
are visible.
With the help of vertical as well as horizontal adjustment, arrange the needles in such a way that
object needle will be making a straight line with the inverted image of (inverted cap needle)
image needle and wise a versa.
Hold the image needle holder by your hand. Simultaneously shift your neck shoulder to shoulder.
If the image needle (with cap) and the inverted image of object needle (without cap) in front of
you are not moving simultaneously, then there is a parallax error.
Under such situation, do not stop moving, and by changing the distance between the mirror and
the image needle (with cap), you can remove the parallax so that the image and the needle
starts moving together. Now its time to take the readings. Note down the position (direct
reading from the scale of the optical bench) of the image needle, mirror and object needle.
Change the position of object needle by 1 cm towards the mirror.
To remove the parallax, go for the same procedure as 15. When the parallax is removed, note
down the positions.
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Aim: To determine the resistance of a galvanometer by half deflection method and to find its figure
of merit and hence the current for full scale deflection.
Apparatus: A Westone type galvanometer, voltmeter, battery eliminator, two resistance boxes, two
one way keys, a rheostat, screw gauge, a metre scale, connecting wires and a piece of sand
paper.
Theory:
When the key K2 is kept open and K1 is closed, the current Ig through the galvanometer is
given as:
Ig = Potential drop / total resistance = (E) / (R + G)
Ig = k
Ig = (E) / (R + G) = k
When the key K2 is also closed and the value of resistance is so adjusted that the galvanometer
needle shows a half deflection /2. Current Ig through the galvanometer can be determined by
1 / R = 1 / G + 1 / S
R = G S / (G + S)
Ig = k = E / (R + G)
k = (E ) / (R + G) ( 1 / )
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Diagram:
I.
Battery
Big resistance box
Small
resistance box
II.
Half
deflection
( /2 )
divisions
30
15
28
14
26
13
24
12
22
11
Sr. No.
Resistance R ()
Required
shunt S
()
Galvanometer
resistance G =
(R S) / (R S)
()
1.
2.
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Sr.
No.
E.M.F. of the
battery
eliminator
E (V)
Resistance in
R.B. R ()
Deflection in the
galvanometer (No.
of scale divisions) n
30
30
30
Figure of merit
k=(E)/(R + G) n
Graph:
1/
Intercept C = (k / E) G
(div)-1
R ()
Result:
1.
2.
3.
Precautions:
1)
2)
3)
4)
Sources of error:
1)
The screws of the instruments might be loose providing loose connections.
2)
The plugs of resistance boxes may not be clean.
3)
The e.m.f. of a battery may not be constant.
4)
The divisions in a galvanometer may not be of equal size.
Procedure:
a) Resistance of a galvanometer by half deflection method:
1)
Make the connections of the circuit according to the circuit diagram.
2)
Take out around 2000 resistance from the resistance box and insert key K1.
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3)
Adjust the value of resistance from the box so that the deflection from the galvanometer is
maximum. It should be even in number and within the scale. Note the deflection.
4)
Insert key K2 also without changing any resistance from the resistance box. Adjust the value of
small resistance from the small resistance box so that the deflection in the galvanometer will be
exactly half of the previous one. Note down the reading.
5)
Repeat the procedure from no. 2. onwards for different readings of resistance from the large
resistance box.
b) Figure of merit:
1) Disconnect the key K2.
2)
Now for different emfs of the battery, note down the resistance taken out from the large
resistance box to achieve the maximum deflection in the galvanometer.
3)
Find the figure of merit by using the formula.
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Aim: To convert the given galvanometer (of known resistance and figure of merit) into an ammeter
of a desired range (0 mA to -----mA) and into a voltmeter of a desired range (0 V to -------- V) and
to verify the same.
Apparatus: A Weston type galvanometer, voltmeter and ammeter of desired range, large range
resistance box, small range resistance box, two one way keys, a rheostat, connecting wires and a
piece of sand paper.
Diagram:
1)
Theory:
2)
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Observations:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Observation Table:
Observation Table I: To verify the converted ammeter:
k = Least count of the converted galvanometer
= maximum deflection achieved in the ammeter / max no of deflection in galvanometer
Sr. No.
Resistance
from R. Box
()
Galvanometer reading
No. of
divisions n
Indicated
current I =
(k x n) (A)
Ammeter
reading
current I
(A)
Error =
(I I)
(A)
1
2
3
4
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Galvanometer reading
Sr. No.
No. of
divisions n
Indicated
voltage V =
k n (V)
Voltmeter
reading
voltage V
(V)
Error = (V V)
(V)
1
2
3
4
Result:
The resistance of the given galvanometer was found to be G = ---------
Figure of merit of given galvanometer = k = ------- A div-1
Ammeter:
a) Current Ig for full scale deflection = ------------ A
b) The value of shunt required to convert the galvanometer in to the ammeter = S = -----------
c) As (I I) is very small, conversion is verified.
Voltmeter:
a) The value of required high resistance to be connected in series with the galvanometer to convert
it into voltmeter was of the given range = --------- to ---------
b) Value of the current for full scale deflection Ig = ------ A
c) As (V V)) is very small, hence conversion of the given galvanometer into an voltmeter of the
given range is verified.
Precautions:
1) All the connections should be neat, clean and tight.
2) The e.m.f. of the battery should be constant.
3) The range of ammeter should be approximately same as the range of conversion.
Sources of error:
1)
2)
3)
4)
The
The
The
The
Procedure:
a) Conversion of galvanometer into ammeter:
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1) Count the total number of divisions in the galvanometer on either side of zero say n. The
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
Aim: To draw I V characteristic curve of a p-n junction in forward bias and reverse bias.
Theory:
1.
2.
Potential
divider
Ammete
r
Diod
e
Voltmete
r
One way
key
Potential
divider
Batter
0 yV 1 V
range
Observations:
1. Maximum potential = --------- V
2. Range of milliammeter = --------- mA to ------------- mA
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Observation table:
** Mention whether current is measured in micro or milli ammeter.
p-n junction forward biased
Sr. No.
Voltmeter reading
(V)
Ammeter reading
(I)
Voltmeter reading
(V)
Ammeter reading
(I)
= no.of div x LC
= no.of div x LC
= no.of div x LC
= no.of div x LC
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Graph:
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Calculations:
Select the linear portion of the curve.
Static resistance = Rs = Vs / Is = X1 / Y1 = 1 / slope of the graph in forward bias
= Rs = Vs / Is = X1 / Y1 = 1 / slope of the graph in reverse bias
Dynamic resistance = Rd = (X2 X1) / (Y2 Y1) = 1 / slope in forward bias
Rd = (X2 X1) / (Y2 Y1) = 1 / slope in reverse bias
Result:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
The characteristic of p-n junction in forward biasing are as shown in the graph.
The knee voltage Vk = --------- V
Reverse break down voltage = ------------- V
Static resistance in forward bias = ----------
Static resistance in reversed bias = ---------------
Dynamic resistance in forward bias = ----------
Dynamic resistance in reversed bias = ---------------
Precautions:
1) All connections should be neat, clean and tight.
2) Forward bias voltage applied should not be beyond the breakdown voltage.
3) Reverse bias voltage applied should not be beyond the breakdown voltage.
Sources of error:
1)
2)
3)
4)
Procedure:
a) For forward bias:
1)
2)
3)
4)
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6) Plot the graph and find out static, dynamic resistances and knee voltage or forward breakdown
voltage.
b) For reverse bias:
1) Make all connections neat, clean and tight.
2) Change the connections for the second line of the apparatus to have reverse bias condition.
3) Gently move the potential divider from 0 V towards positive voltage and note down the readings
from ammeter and voltmeter.
4) Turn the potential divider further and note down the readings. Continue for another five to six
readings keeping adequate difference between the two sets of voltage difference.
5) Plot the graph and find out static, dynamic resistances and reverse breakdown voltage.
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Experiment: O - I V characteristics of zener diode
Aim: To draw a characteristic curve of a zener diode and to determine its reverse breakdown voltage.
Theory:
1.
2.
Observations:
0V
to
100
V
supp
ly
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Observation Table:
** Mention whether current is measured in micro or milli ammeter.
Voltmeter
Reading (V)
Sr. No.
Ammeter Reading
(A)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
** Need to take the readings till for different values of current, at least for two readings, voltage
remains constant.
Graph:
V (V)
(0,0)
For a constant voltage extrapolate the line in dotted form and find the intercept along X axis,
which will be your breakdown voltage.
I (A)
Result:
The break down voltage determined for the zener diode is ----------- V
Precautions:
1) All connections should be neat, clean and tight.
2) Reverse bias voltage applied should not be beyond the breakdown voltage.
Sources of error:
1)
2)
3)
4)
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Procedure:
1) Make all connections neat, clean and tight.
2) Change the connections for the third line of the apparatus to have reversed bias condition for
zener diode.
3) Select the input voltage from 0 V 100 V.
4) Gently move the potential divider from 0 V towards positive voltage and note down the readings
from ammeter and voltmeter.
5) Turn the potential divider further and note down the readings. Continue the readings (till you find
constant voltage for at least three different currents) keeping adequate difference between the
two sets of voltage difference.
6) Plot the graph and find out static, dynamic resistances and reverse breakdown voltage.
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Aim: To determine the refractive index of a glass slab using a travelling microscope
Apparatus: A marker, glass slab, travelling microscope, lycopodium powder
Theory:
= (real depth) / (apparent depth)
real depth = R3 R1
apparent depth = R3 R2
Ray diagram
Observations:
1. Least count of travelling microscope = ---------- cm
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Observation Table:
Readings of microscope focused on
Cross mark without slab
(R1) cm
Colour
Main
scale
reading
=M
(cm)
Vernier
scale
division
=n
Total
reading
= r1= M
+ (LC x
n) (cm)
Vernier
scale
division
=n
Total
reading
= r2 =
M + (LC
x n)
(cm)
Vernier
scale
division
=n
Total
reading
= r3 =
M + (LC
x n)
(cm)
Red
Blue
Calculations:
For Red colour:
Real depth = dr = R3 R1 = --------------- cm
Apparent depth = da = R3 R2 = ----------- cm
Refractive index = red = real thickness of the glass slab / apparent thickness of the glass slab
= dr / da = -----------For Blue colour:
Real depth = dr = R3 R1 = --------------- cm
Apparent depth = da = R3 R2 = ----------- cm
Refractive index = blue = real thickness of the glass slab / apparent thickness of the glass slab
= dr / da = -----------Result: The refractive index of the glass slab by using travelling microscope for red colour is found
to be ---------------and for blue colour is found to be ---------------.
Precautions:
1) Remove the parallax properly.
2) Move the travelling microscope in the upward direction only to avoid the back lash error.
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Sources of error:
1) The parallax must not been removed.
2) The microscope scale may not be calibrated properly.
Procedure:
1) Adjust the leveling screws so that the base of the travelling microscope becomes horizontal.
2) Make microscope horizontal. Adjust the position of the eye piece so that the cross wires are
clearly visible.
3) Determine the Vernier constant (least count) of the vertical scale of the microscope.
4) Mark very thin and small dot on the piece of paper with the help of blue and red ink.
5) Make the microscope vertical and focus the cross wires on it so that there is no parallax error.
6) Note down the reading. Say R1.
7) Place the glass slab on the spot made by the ink. And again focus the microscope on the spot.
Remove the parallax and note down the reading. Say R2.
8) Sprinkle a few particles of the lycopodium powder on the glass slab (on the corner of the glass
slab). Focus the microscope on the lycopodium powder and not on the spot. (Small fractal type
shape will be visible in black colour). Remove the parallax and note down the reading. Say R3.
9) Repeat the above procedure from (5) to (8) for the other colour of the spot.
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Diagram:
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Observation Table:
Focal length of a given mirror is ------------ cm
Sr. No.
Mean value
of =
Focal length of
mirror in (cm)
Distance CO
(cm)
Distance PO
(cm)
= CO/PO
1
2
--------------Result:
1. Real depth is proportional to apparent depth.
2. Refractive index of water used is ----------------.
Precautions:
1) The liquid considered should be transparent.
2) Only few drops of liquid should be taken so that its layer is not thick.
3) The parallax should be removed tip to tip.
Sources of error:
1) Liquid under consideration may not be transparent.
2) The parallax must have not been removed.
Procedure:
1) Find the rough focal length of the concave mirror.
2) Keep the concave mirror at the base of the vertical iron stand with reflecting surface facing
upwards.
3) Fix an optical needle horizontally in a clamp with the stand, keeping its tip at twice the distance
of rough focal length and on vertical line through the pole of the mirror.
4) Coincide the tips of the needle and its image.
5) Remove the parallax properly.
6) Using a plumb line and half metre scale, measure vertical distance.
7) Add water on the surface of the concave mirror.
8) Repeat the procedure from (4) to (6).
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Aim: To study the characteristics of a common emitter n-p-n or p-n-p transistor and to find out the
values of current and voltage gains.
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Theory:
For input characteristics:
1. Select a suitable value of VCE (say 4 V) by adjusting potential divider.
2. Keeping VCE constant, (start by adjusting potential divider such that V BE is initially zero), vary
potential divider so as to obtain different values of V BE at intervals of 0.1 V and read the
corresponding values of base current IB.
3. Repeat the above observations keeping VCE at 6 V.
4. A graph of the values of IBE versus VBE would give us the input characteristics as shown in the
graph.
For output characteristics:
1. Adjust the potential divider such that IBE = 40 mA.
2. Keeping IBE constant, vary VCE starting from 0 V at an interval of 0.05 V initially, till you reach 0.3
V and at intervals of 2 V thereafter. Read the values of I C corresponding to the different values of
VCE.
3. Adjust the values of IBE to 60 A and repeat the earlier step. Repeat the above step by keeping I BE
= 80 A and again at 100 A.
4. Graphs of IC versus VCE for IBE constant would give us the output characteristics as shown in the
graph.
For transfer characteristics:
1. Adjust potential divider so as to obtain VCE = 4 V.
2. Vary IBE in steps 10 mA (by varying potential divider) and record the corresponding values of I C
till it becomes about 20 mA. Repeat these two steps for V CE = 8 V. Graph of I C versus IB is as
shown in the graph.
3. Alternately to check the previous observations in earlier steps, the values of I C and IB can be read
for a given value of VCE from the input and output characteristics.
Diagram:
Observations:
Voltage
supply
Potential
divider
Ammeter
n-p-n
transistor
Voltmete
r
Voltage
supply
Potential
divider
Voltmeter
Ammet
er
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VCE = 4 V
II
VCE = 6 V
VBE
(V)
IB
(A)
VBE
(V)
IB
(A)
*** During the readings, if the VCE is not remaining constant, then after every small change in IB,
correct the reading for VCE.
Output characteristics (IC versus VCE keeping IBE constant)
II
IBE = 20
A
IBE = 30
A
VCE
(V)
IC
(A)
VCE
(V)
IC
(A)
II
VCE = 4
V
VCE = 8
V
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(mA)
IB
(A)
IC
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Graphs:
(a)
IB versus VBE:
IB
IC
IC
VBE
IB
IB
Calculations:
1. Input resistance = ri = QR / RS = input voltage / input current = -----------
2. Output resistance = ro = BA / AP = VC / IC = -----------
3. Current gain = = IC / IB = ----------- at IC = ------------ mA
Result:
1. The characteristics of the given transistor ---------------- (n-p-n) is as shown in the graphs.
2. The value of the current gain = -------3. The value of the voltage gain AV is found to be = -------------4. The value of input resistance = ---------5. The value of output resistance = ----------Precautions:
1) All connections should be neat, clean and tight.
2) Forward bias voltage applied should not be beyond the breakdown voltage.
3) Reverse bias voltage applied should not be beyond the breakdown voltage.
Sources of error:
1)
2)
3)
4)
Procedure:
1) Make all connections neat, clean and tight.
2) Note least count of voltmeter and ammeter for two different ranges separately.
3) Check for zero error.
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