12 Physic Lab Manual
12 Physic Lab Manual
Physics
Lab manual
Compiled by:
M.Baby (HoD),
M.Tamilnesan,
S.Baranitharan,
Department of Physics (CBSE)
LHS
Circuit diagram:
1.Meter Bridge-Determination of Unknown resistance of a wire RHS
Aim: To find the resistance of the given wire using meter bridge
Requirements: Meter bridge, galvanometer, one way key, resistance box, Battery Eliminator,
jockey, unknown resistance wire, connecting wires.
Formula used:
𝑙
Resistance Of the wire, S=R ( )
100−𝑙
Term explanation:
Theory:
Wheatstone’s bridge: A meter bridge is the practical form of Wheatstone’s bridge experiment as
P R
shown in figure. If there is no deflection in the galvanometer, then = which is the condition of
Q S
balance of bridge. According to the circuit diagram here,
𝑃 𝑆
ss = , We use this relation to find the unknown resistance S of the given material of wire.
𝑄 𝑅
The wire whose resistance is to be found is connected in the arm AB. A resistance box from
which a known resistance can be taken out is connected across the gap BC. A sensitive
galvanometer followed by a jockey is connected between the points B and D so as to slide over the
wire AD. A cell with a key K1 is connected across AC.
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Observation: LHS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Mean, S= Ω
Procedure: RHS
a) Make the connections as shown in figure. Take out suitable resistance R from the resistance
box.
b) Touch the jockey at point A; see that there is deflection on galvanometer on one side. Touch
the jockey now on the point C of the wire. The deflection in galvanometer should be on the
other side. If it is so, connections are correct. If the deflection is one-sided, adjust R till the
deflection is reversed.
c) If the deflections are on both sides, start sliding the jockey on the wire from end A towards
C.
d) Note the point where the galvanometer shows zero deflection. This is called balance
point.Note the length AD and call it as balancing length l, DC will be (100 – l). From
𝑙
formula, S=R ( )
100−𝑙
e) knowing R and l, S can be found. Repeat the above procedure for five different values of R.
Result :
Precaution:
1) Clean the connecting wires and the connecting points of Meter Bridge properly.
2) All connections should be neat and tight.
3) Balance point should lie between 40cm and 60cm.
4) Move the jockey gently in the wire and do not keep the jockey and the wire in contact for a
long time.
5) Hold the jockey perpendicular to the wire of Meter Bridge.
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Calculation: LHS
Sources of error: RHS
1. There may be error due to contact resistances.
2. Length of the wire used up may not be correctly estimated.
3. There may be a change in resistance due to heating of wires when continuous current flows
for some time.
4. There wire may not be of uniform area of cross-section.
5. The measurement of resistance is affected by the end resistances due to copper strips and
connecting screws
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Circuit diagram: LHS
2. Meter bridge-Combination of resistances (Series) RHS
Aim:
Requirements:
Meter bridge, galvanometer, one way key, a resistance box, Lechlanche cell(or)
battery eliminator of 2V, jockey, two unknown resistance wires and connecting wires.
Formula used:
𝑙
1.Resistance Of the material of the wire-1, R1=S ( )
100−𝑙
𝑙
2.Resistance Of the material of the wire-2, R2=S ( )
100−𝑙
𝑙
3.Effective Resistance Of material of the wire-1and wire-2 in series, Rs=S ( )
100−𝑙
Term explanation:
Theory:
In series arrangement, the resistors are connected end to end. The source of current is connected
between the free ends of the first and the last resistor. In this arrangement, the current through
each resistor is the same but potential difference across different resistors is different. The
potential difference of the source is distributed across different resistors. Let I be the current
through each resistor of resistance R1, R2, R3 and V1, V2, V3 the potential difference across
each, then V = V1+V2+V3, where V1 = IR1,
V2 = IR2 and V3 = IR3.
So, V = I RS, where RS is the effective resistance of the combination.
IRS = IR1+IR2+IR3
RS = R1+R2+R3.
Observations:
(i) resistance for the material of the wire 1, R1:
1. 1
2. 2
Mean (R1) = Ω
(ii) resistance for the material of the wire 2, R2:
1. 1
2. 2
Mean(R2) = Ω
(iii) resistance in series, Rs:
1. 1
2. 2
Mean (Rs)= Ω
Procedure: RHS
a) Measure the unknown resistances R1 and R2 using meter bridge experiment.
b) Connect two resistances R1 and R2 in series.
c)Check for deflection on both sides by touching the jockey at both ends of meter bridge wire.
d)Proceed in the same way as in meter bridge experiment. Take at least two sets of observations.
e) Compare the measured values of effective resistances using meter bridge with calculated
values.
Verification:
By theory, Effective resistance in series, RS = R1 + R2 = ________ Ω
By experiment, Effective resistance in series, RS = ________ Ω
Precautions:
1)Clean the connecting wires and the connecting points of meter bridge properly.
4)Move the jockey gently in the wire and do not keep the jockey and the wire in contact for a
long time.
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Calculation: LHS
Sources of error: RHS
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Circuit diagram: LHS
3. Resistance and Figure of merit of galvanometer RHS
Aim: To determine resistance of a galvanometer by half deflection method and to find its figure of
merit.
Requirements: Galvanometer, battery, two resistance boxes, one way key(two numbers) and
connecting wires.
Formula used:
1. G = RS
R−S
E
2. k =
( R + G)
Term explanation:
G → Galvanometer Resistance
R→ High Resistance
S→ Shunt resistance
E→ emf applied
θ → deflection in Galvanometer.
Theory: A galvanometer is a device used to detect small current in a circuit. It has a coil pivoted in
a radial magnetic field. When electric current is passed through the coil, it gets deflected. Its
deflection is noted by attaching a pointer to the coil. The deflection is proportional to current
passed. A galvanometer has a moderate resistance and has a small current carrying capacity.
The resistance of a galvanometer can be found by half deflection method. The circuit is
shown for this method. Key K is inserted and deflection θ is determined with a suitable value of R.
If E is the emf of cell and I be the current in circuit, the galvanometer resistance, G = RS
R−S
Figure of merit of galvanometer:
It is defined as current required for producing deflection of 1 division. It is measured in
ampere/div. When a high resistance R is taken out from resistance box, a current I flows in the
circuit and it produces a deflection θ.
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Observation: LHS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Mean (G) = Ω
By varying R and noting corresponding value of θ, we can find a set of values of figure of merit.
The mean of these values gives the figure of merit of the galvanometer(k).
Procedure:
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LHS
Calculation:
RHS
Result:
Precautions:
c)Initially a high resistance from the resistance box should be introduced or else a small
resistance can damage the galvanometer.
Sources of error:
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Circuit diagram: LHS
4. Frequency of AC mains with a sonometer RHS
Aim : To find the frequency of the ac mains using a sonometer and an electromagnet.
Apparatus required: Sonometer having a soft iron core, an electromagnet, a step down transformer,
hanger with 1 kg slotted weights, meter scale, stand for electromagnet, weighing machine.
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Formula used:
1 T
Frequency of ac mains using a sonometer, fAC = Hz.
4l m
Term explanation:
m = linear mass density of the wire (i.e., mass per unit length of wire)
Theory:
An electromagnet is made by passing electric current in a coil wound around a piece of soft iron.
This is nothing but a current carrying solenoid with soft iron as its core. The core acquires magnetic
properties on passing electric current through the solenoid and loses magnetism on switching off.
If AC of frequency fAC is passed through this electromagnet, the polarity of the ends of electromagnet
changes (N pole to S pole or vice versa) once in every cycle of AC. If the electromagnet is held close
to the string of a sonometer wire, near its centre, the string will be attracted towards it when the
electromagnet is magnetized and thrown away when it is demagnetized. Thus the sonometer wire
will vibrate under the electromagnet. As the string will be attracted by electromagnet whether there
is a north pole or south pole on its near end, the frequency of vibration of string ( ν )will be twice
the frequency of the ac fed to electromagnet( ν = 2 fAC )
1 T 1 T
So, 2 fAC = ν = Hz. Therefore, fAC = Hz.
2l m 4l m
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Observation: LHS
Mass per unit length of sonometer wire (i.e., linear mass density).
m = M = 0.00169 Kg/m
L
1. 1.5 15
2. 2.0 20
3. 2.5 25
Mean, fac=__________Hz.
Procedure: RHS
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Calculation: LHS
Result: RHS
Precautions:
2) Magnet should remain in the middle of vibrating segment and close to wire.
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Ray diagram: LHS
05. Focal length of concave mirror RHS
Aim: To find the value of image distance ‘v’ for different values of object distance ‘u’ in case of
the concave mirror and also to determine the focal length of the concave mirror.
Requirements: Concave mirror, mirror holder, meter scale, lamp with object
Formula used:
𝑢𝑣
𝑓=
(𝑢 + 𝑣)
Term explanation:
u → object distance
v → image distance
Theory: When a beam of light parallel to the principal axis falls on concave mirror, it reflects the
beam which passes through the focus. The nature and size of the image depends on where the
object is placed in front of the concave mirror.
Procedure:
Obtain the rough focal length value by focusing the image of a distant object on the wall.
a) Mount the mirror in the mirror holder.
b) Ensure that the object and the mirror is on the straight line.
c) Keep the mirror from the object at a distance of twice the focal length of the mirror.
d) Adjust the position of the white screen till the image is obtained.
e) Measure the distance between the pole of the mirror and the object. This is the object
distance, u.
f) Measure the distance between mirror and screen.
This is the image distance, v.
h). Repeat the steps with mirror at (2f-2), (2f -4), (2f+2) and (2f+4) positions from object.
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Observation: LHS
(cm)
1. 2f-4
2. 2f-2
3. 2f
4. 2f+2
5. 2f+4
mean, f= cm
RHS
1) By calculation, f=______ cm
2) By u-v graph, f=______ cm
Precautions:
a) The object and mirror must be in a straight line. Do not keep the object closer to the rough
focal length of the mirror. This will produce a virtual image.
b) Tips of the object and image should be at same height and should be in level with centre of
mirror.
c) Keep your eye atleast 30cm away from the image to view the image clearly.
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Calculation: LHS
Sources of error: RHS
1. The uprights may not be vertical.
2. The parallax may not be removed properly.
3. Personal error.
4. Sign convention not applied correctly.
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Ray diagram: LHS
Model graph:
06. Focal length of convex lens RHS
Aim: To find the focal length of a convex lens by plotting graphs between u and v
Requirements: Convex lens, lens holder, metre scale, white screen, lamp with object.
Formula used:
1. For calculation:
𝑢𝑣
𝑓=
(𝑢 − 𝑣)
2. For u-v graph:
|𝒖𝟎 |+𝒗𝟎
𝒇=( )
𝟒
Term explanation:
u → object distance
v → image distance
Theory:
When a ray of light, parallel to principal axis is incident on a convex lens, after refraction, it passes
through focus. Another ray which passes through optical center goes straight and these refracted
rays meet and produce real inverted images. The nature and size of image depends on position of
object.
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Observation: LHS
1. 2f-4
2. 2f-2
3. 2f
4. 2f+2
5. 2f+4
a) Obtain rough focal length of given convex lens by focusing the image of a distant object on
the wall.
b) Mount the given lens on the lens holder and place at 2f distance from the object.
c) Place white screen behind the lens.
d) Move the screen forward and backward so that the image of the object is obtained.
e) Note the position of the object, image and the lens.
f) The distance between the object and the lens is u and the distance between the image and the
lens is v.
g) Repeat the above steps with lens at (2f-4), (2f-2), (2f+2) and (2f+4) positions from the
object.
Result:
1) By calculation, f=_____
2) By u-v graph, f=_____
Precautions:
a) Do not place the object closer than the rough focal length of the lens. This will produce a
virtual image.
b) Tips of the object and the image should be at same height and should correspond with center
of curvature.
c) Keep your eye at least 30cm away from image to view the image clearly.
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Calculation: LHS
Sources of error: RHS
1. The uprights may not be vertical.
2. The parallax may not be removed properly.
3. Personal error.
4. Sign convention not applied correctly.
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LHS
Ray diagram:
Model graph:
07. Refractive index of a glass prism RHS
Aim: To determine the angle of minimum deviation for a given prism by plotting a graph between
the angle of incidence and angle of deviation.
Theory: A prism is a refracting medium bounded by intersecting plane surfaces that both disperse
and deviate light. The two plane surfaces meet along an edge at a certain angle. These planes are
called the refracting edge and the angle is called the angle of prism or refracting angle. A prism
may be bound by any number of surfaces but the surface on which light is incident and the surface
from which light emerges must be plane and non-parallel.
sin i
Refractive index , n = ……….(3)
sin r1
i = e , r1 = r2 =r………..(4)
A = 2r , r = A/2………..(5)
i = (A+Dm) / 2………..(6)
A + Dm
sin( )
Substitute (6) and (5) in (3), we get n = 2
A
sin( )
2
Angle of minimum deviation (Dm): It is the minimum value of angle of deviation at which the
light ray after refraction from the first refracting face goes parallel to the base of the prism, before
it emerges from the second refracting face.
Procedure:
a) Fix white paper on a drawing board with the help of thumb pins.
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b) Draw a line through the center of paper longitudinally.
Observation: LHS
1. 30º
2. 35º
3. 40º
4. 45º
5. 50º
6. 55º
7. 60º
RHS
c) Keep the triangular face of the prism with one of the edge on the line and draw the boundary
of the prism with the help of a sharp pencil.
d) Draw normal N on the sides AB at Q1.
e) Draw straight lines R1Q1 making an angle of 30 ̊ with the normal.
f) Fix two paper pins P1 and P2 on line R1Q1. Keep the pins at maximum distance away from
each other (at least 5cm).
g) Place the prism back on the mark ABC. Look for the image of the pins P1 and P2 through the
face AC.
h) Take the third pin P3, close your left eye and fix the pin P3 at such a position that the image
of pins P1, P2 and P3 be on the same line.
i) Now take the fourth pin P4, again close your left eye and fix them at such a position such
that pins P1, P2 , P3and P4 are on the same line. Remove the pins from their positions and
encircle the points. Draw lines through P1, P2 , P3and P4.
j) Produce the emergent ray backward and incident ray forward to meet at E. Measure the
angle of deviation at D.
k) Repeat all the above steps for angles 35 ̊, 40 ̊, 45 ̊, 50̊, 55̊ and 60̊. Do not take i < 30 ̊ to avoid
TIR.
l) Plot the graph i versus D with D on Y-axis and i on the X-axis.
Calculation:
Draw the graph between i and D with D on Y-axis and i on the X-axis. Find the minimum
angle of deviation by drawing a straight perpendicular line from the point of the graph to the
Y-axis called the angle Dm.
Result:
1). The i-d graph is U-shaped indicating that as the angle of incidence increases,
angle of deviation first decreases and then increases.
2). Angle of minimum deviation Dm = _____
Precaution:
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Circuit diagram: LHS
Model graph:
08. PN Junction diode RHS
Aim: To study the I-V characteristics curve of a p-n junction diode in forward bias and reverse
bias.
Requirements: A p-n junction diode, a battery, a high resistance rheostat, voltmeter,
milliammeter, one way key and connecting wires.
Theory: A p-n junction is a semiconductor device obtained by putting in contact a p-type
semiconductor with an n-type semiconductor. The one-piece device so obtained is also called a
junction diode. A junction diode is based on two different ways.
Forward biasing: In forward biasing, the p-type of crystal is connected to the +ve of the bias
battery and n-type to the –ve of the battery. In forward biasing, current increases as the forward
bias is increased. The current increases slowly in the beginning and then sharply. The forward
current flows only if the initial forward voltage is greater than a certain minimum voltage. This is
represented by the knee voltage or cut-in voltage.
Reverse biasing: A p-n junction is said to reverse biasing if the p-type crystal is connected to –
ve terminal and n-type is connected to +ve terminal of the bias battery.
Now a very small current (µA) flows due to minority carriers. This current is called
saturation current because it is found to be independent off reverse bias. At a certain reverse
voltage the current suddenly increases the breaking of the covalent bonds. This reverse voltage is
called the reverse breakdown voltage.
Procedure:
Forward biasing:
2). Keep the moving contact of the rheostat to the minimum and insert the key K. Voltmeter and
milliammeter will show a zero reading.
3). Move the contact towards the positive of the battery to apply the forward bias voltage. V F =
0.1V. The current remains zero.
4). Increase the forward bias voltage in steps. The current will still be zero. This is due to junction
potential barrier.
5). Increase VF in steps and note the corresponding milliammeter and voltmeter readings.
6) At VF = 0.4V, the current increases suddenly. This represents the forward bias cut-in voltage.
7) Draw a graph between I and V, by taking V along X-axis and I along Y-axis.
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Observations: LHS
(ii)Reverse bias:
S.No Voltmeter Micro ammeter
Reading (V)
Reading (µA)
Reverse biasing: RHS
For plotting reverse I-V characteristics the circuit is modified as shown. The voltmeter as before
is connected across the p-n junction. The milliammeter is replaced by microammeter as shown.
Procedure: Same as in forward bias. The microammeter readings are noted corresponding to
different voltmeter readings. A graph between V and I is plotted by taking V along –X axis and I
along –Y axis.
Precautions:
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ACTIVITIES-(2022-2023)
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(LHS)
DRAW THE CIRCUIT DIAGRAM HERE
Activity-1 RHS
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(RHS)
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(LHS)
DRAW THE CIRCUIT DIAGRAM HERE
Observations:
Activity-2:
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(LHS)
scale:
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(LHS)
Activity-3:
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(LHS)
Result:
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LHS DRAW THE RAY DIAGRAM HERE
RHS
ACTIVITY-4:
Aim:
To observe refraction and lateral deviation (lateral displacement) of a beam of light incident obliquely on a glass slab.
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LHS
RHS
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LHS
ACTIVITY-5:
Aim:
To identify a diode, an LED, a resistor and a capacitor from a mixed collection of such items.
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LHS
RHS
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LHS
ACTIVITY-6:
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LHS
RHS
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Note: The methodology for writing the record.