Explore fundamental physics concepts through hands-on laboratory experiments covering mechanics, electricity, and magnetism. Conduct experiments on uniform motion, constant acceleration, collisions, rotational motion, Ohm's Law, electric fields, and more. Learn to use measuring instruments, analyze data, and create graphs while investigating Atwood's machine, series and parallel circuits, capacitor behavior, and electromagnetic forces. Develop practical skills in experimental physics and gain a deeper understanding of physical principles through this comprehensive series of laboratory exercises.
Overview
Syllabus
Physics Lab - Measurements, Errors and Graphs.
Physics Lab - 1. Uniform Motion with Constant Velocity.
Physics Lab - 2. Linear Motion with Constant Acceleration and Motion in a Plane.
Physics Lab - 3. Atwood's Machine.
Physics Lab - 4. Collisions and Conservation of Linear Momentum.
Physics Lab - 5. Rotational Motion.
Physics Lab - Measuring Instruments.
Physics Lab - 6. Ohm's Law, Series and Parallel Combination of Resistors.
Physics Lab - 7. Equipotential and Electric Field Lines.
Physics Lab - 8. Constructing an Ammeter and a Voltmeter.
Physics Lab - 10. Force on a Current Carrying Conductor.
Physics Lab - 9. Charging and Discharging a Capacitor.
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