NARAYANA OLYMPIAD SCHOOL

MOGAPPAIR, CHENNAI – 600037

AISSCE 2024-25

Roll No:

Name :

Title : “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”

PHYSICS PROJECT

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

2024-2025
 NARAYANA OLYMPIAD SCHOOL

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the project work titled “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” is the bonafide record of project work done by
Master/ Miss _____________________of Grade XII during the academic year 2024-2025, under
my supervision and guidance.

Submitted for AISSCE -2025 Physics Practical Examination held on at Narayana Olympiad School,
Chennai.

Teacher in charge

PRINCIPAL INTERNAL EXAMINER EXTERNAL EXAMINER

 DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the project work entitled “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.” submitted to Department of Physics,
Narayana Olympiad School, is prepared by me.

Signature of the student

 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First of all, I thank our beloved parents for providing us the opportunity to study in Narayana
Olympiad School, Mogappair.

I would like to thank our beloved Director, Dr. P. Narayana for being our motivational force
for the completion of this project.

I thank our beloved Dean, Sri. Gaddipati Satyanarayana for supporting in all the ways to
complete the project.

I thank our Principal, Sri. Krishna Kishore for his exceptional support.

I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to our faculties of Physics Department, Mr. Deepak
Kumar Gupta, Mr. Jay S Sawant, Mr. Sandeep, Mr. Aravind, Dr. Venkateswara Reddy,
Mr. Mohammad Daniyal Khan, Mrs. Amrutha, Mrs. Poonguzhali, and Mr. Sudhakar for
encouraging, helping and guiding me to complete this project.

I would like to acknowledge and express my gratitude to Mr. Vinoth Kumar for his assistance
in creating the preliminary pages of the project. His contributions were invaluable and greatly
appreciated.

Last but not the least I thank all my friends who helped me in the completion of this project.
 Table of Contents

1 OBJECTIVE: .............................................................................................................. 6

2 APPARATUS: - .......................................................................................................... 6

3 THEORY: - ................................................................................................................. 6

4 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ................................................................................................. 7

5 PROCEDURE: - ......................................................................................................... 8

6 OBSERVATIONS: - ............................................................................................... 8

7 PRECAUTIONS: -................................................................................................... 8

8 SOURCES OF ERRORS: - ..................................................................................... 9

9 RESULT: - ................................................................................................................ 9

10REFERENCES............................................................................................................ 9
1 OBJECTIVE:
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.

2 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 wiresetc.

3 THEORY: -
Self-inductance is the property of a coil, which opposes the change in current throughit. The self-
inductance of a coil (long solenoid) is

Where 𝝁𝒓= Relative magnetic permeability of magnetic material

N = Total number of turns in solenoid

A = Area of cross-section of solenoid

l = length of solenoid

Hence, the self-inductance depends upon:

 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

𝒛 = √𝑹𝟐 + 𝝎𝟐 𝑳𝟐

Here

Z= Impedence of the a.c. Circuit.

R = Resistance of the bulb

L = Self-inductance of coil

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

The brightness of bulb i.e., Heat generated in the bulb is

4 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
5 PROCEDURE: -
• Make all connections as shown in the circuit diagram
• Switch on the a.c. supply & adjust the current in the circuit by usingthe variable resistor
(𝑅ℎ).
• Record the current in a.c. ammeter & see the brightness of bulb.
• Now, put the soft iron rod inside the conductor core & record the currentin a.c. ammeter
& again check the brightness of bulb. The current & brightness both decreases.
• Now, switch off the supply & decrease the frequency of a.c. source (say 50 Hz).
• Again, switch on the supply & adjust the current in circuit at same
constant voltage 6V by using the rheostat. Note the current in ammeter
& brightness of bulb. The current & brightness both will increase.
• Again, insert the iron rod in the core of coil & note the current &
brightness. The current & brightness both decreases.
• Repeat the steps 5, 6 and 7 for different frequency of a.c. source.

6 OBSERVATIONS: -
• Least count of ammeter = 0.05 A.
• Zero error of ammeter = 0 A.
• Range of ammeter = 0 – 5 A.

S.NO Frequency of Current in ammeter Current in ammeter with

applied voltage (Hz) without ironrod in coil (A) iron rod in coil (A)

1. 60 2.0 1.8
2. 50 2.5 2.3
3. 40 2.9 2.6
4. 30 3.4 3.25
5. 20 4.1 4

7 PRECAUTIONS: -
• The coil should have large number of turns.
• Current should be passed for a small time to avoid the heating effect.
8 SOURCES OF ERRORS: -
• The resistance of circuit may increase slightly due to heating effect ofcurrent.
• There may be eddy current in soft iron coil.

9 RESULT: -
• The current in the circuit decreases on inserting the iron rod in the core ofcoil at constant
frequency of applied voltage & brightness of bulb decreases & vice-versa.
• The current in the circuit increases on decreasing the frequency of applied voltage &
vice-versa. Therefore, the brightness of bulb increases.

10 REFERENCES
• iCBSE.com
• Wikipedia
• Chemmicalland.com
• Books.google.co.in