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Physics Experiment 02 (Meter Bridge)

The document outlines a physics practical experiment aimed at determining the resistance of a given wire using a metre bridge. It includes a list of required apparatus, a theoretical explanation, a detailed procedure for conducting the experiment, and a template for recording observations and calculations. Precautions to ensure accurate results are also provided.

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Physics Experiment 02 (Meter Bridge)

The document outlines a physics practical experiment aimed at determining the resistance of a given wire using a metre bridge. It includes a list of required apparatus, a theoretical explanation, a detailed procedure for conducting the experiment, and a template for recording observations and calculations. Precautions to ensure accurate results are also provided.

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DR. A.N.

KHOSLA DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL, ROURKELA


SESSION: 2024-25
PHYSICS PRACTICAL FOR STD. XII
EXPERIMENT – 02
AIM- To find resistance of a given wire using metre bridge.

APPARATUS REQUIRED
• Metre bridge
• Battery Eliminator
• Galvanometer
• Resistance box
• Jockey
• One-way key
• Resistance wire
• Connecting Wires
• A piece of sand paper

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

THEORY

Metre bridge apparatus is also known as a slide wire bridge. It is fixed on the wooden block and consists of a long wire with a uniform
cross-sectional area. It has two gaps formed using thick metal strips to make the Wheatstone’s bridge.
Then according to Wheatstone’s principle,
𝑿 𝟏𝟎𝟎−𝒍
=
𝑹 𝒍
The unknown resistance can be calculated as:

𝟏𝟎𝟎−𝒍
X=𝑅 𝒍

PROCEDURE :

• The arrangement of the apparatus should be as shown in the circuit diagram.


• The wire whose resistance is to be determined should be connected in the right gap between C and B.
• The resistance box should be connected in the left gap between A and B.
• All the other connections should be as shown in the circuit diagram.
• Plug the key K in place of 2-ohm resistance in the resistance box.
• The jockey should be first touched gently to the left end and then to the right end of the bridge.
• The deflections in the galvanometer should be in opposite directions and if it is in one direction then the circuit connections
are not correct. Note the galvanometer deflection.
• Let D be the null point where the jockey is touching the wire. The movement of the jokey should be gentle from left to the
right of the galvanometer.
• Choose an appropriate value from the resistance box such that when the jockey is nearly in the middle of the wire, there
shouldn’t be any deflection.
• Note the position of D to know the length of AD = 𝑙 .
• Record the observations in a tabular form.
OBSERVATIONS
Table for unknown resistance (X)
SL. NO. Resistance from box Length AD = 𝑙 (cm) Length CD = 100 - 𝑙 (cm) Unknown Resistance
(R) (in Ω) X = [R(100- 𝑙)]/ 𝑙 (in Ω )
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

CALCULATION:

X1+X2+X3+ X4+X5+X6+X7+X8
Mean value of X = = ............ Ω
8

RESULT:

The value of unknown resistance X = ........... Ω

PRECAUTIONS

• The connections should be neat, tight and clean.


• Plugs should be tightly connected in the resistance box.
• The movement of the jockey should be gentle and it shouldn’t be rubbed.
• The key K should be inserted only when the observations are to be taken.
• The null point should be between 45cm and 55cm.

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