Mechanics Lab (B.Sc Physics)

Experiments on moment of inertia, elastic constants, viscosity, surface tension and g by pendulums.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters16Topics

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01Exp Set 1: Measurements and Error Analysis 4 topics
  1. Vernier callipers, screw gauge and travelling microscope
  2. Least count and zero error
  3. Random and systematic errors
  4. Graph plotting and significant figures
02Exp Set 2: Moment of Inertia 2 topics
  1. Moment of inertia of a flywheel
  2. Moment of inertia of an irregular body by inertia table / torsion pendulum
03Exp Set 3: Elastic Constants 4 topics
  1. Young's modulus by Searle's method
  2. Young's modulus by bending of a beam
  3. Modulus of rigidity by static and dynamic (Maxwell's needle) methods
  4. Poisson's ratio of rubber
04Exp Set 4: Viscosity and Surface Tension 4 topics
  1. Coefficient of viscosity by Stokes' method
  2. Viscosity by Poiseuille's capillary flow method
  3. Surface tension by capillary rise
  4. Surface tension by Jaeger's method
05Exp Set 5: Determination of g 2 topics
  1. Bar (compound) pendulum
  2. Kater's reversible pendulum

About

You will be able to

  • Use vernier callipers, screw gauge and travelling microscope correctly
  • Determine moment of inertia of a flywheel
  • Determine Young's modulus and modulus of rigidity
  • Determine viscosity and surface tension of liquids
  • Determine g with a bar pendulum and analyse errors

Who it is for

  • B.Sc students with Physics, Semester 1 (UP state universities, NEP 2020)
  • Students preparing for university semester exams and entrance tests such as IIT-JAM / CUET-PG (basic level)

What you need

  • Enrolled in B.Sc with Physics as a major subject
  • Practical file / lab record notebook
  • Scientific calculator and graph paper

Questions

Which syllabus does this course follow?

It follows the UP State Universities NEP 2020 common minimum syllabus for B.Sc. Where your own university's syllabus differs, the centre teaches your university's units and papers.

Are the experiments done in the centre?

The centre covers theory, observation tables, calculations and viva for each experiment; experiments needing college apparatus are done in your college lab.

How is the lab exam marked?

Usually on the experiment performed, the practical record and a viva; the centre's tasks follow the same pattern.

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