Lab Course IV

Paper Code: 
CPHY402
Credits: 
02
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 

This course will enable the students to: This course introduces students to the methods of experimental physics. Emphasis  is given on laboratory techniques such as accuracy of measurements. The concepts that are learnt in the lecture sessions  are translated to the laboratory sessions thus providing a hands-on learning experience.

Course Outcomes (COs): 

 

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Learning outcome 

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Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies 

Paper Code

    Paper Title

CPHY 402

     Lab Course IV

(Practical)

 

The students will be able to –

 

CO38: Explain the concept of damping, dispersive power and wavelength of sodium light by performing experiments.

 

CO39: calculate the values of resonance and Q factor in series L-C-R circuit.

 

CO40: Develop the skill to find out the wavelength of monochromatic light by performing Newton’s ring experiment. 

 

Approach in teaching:Demonstration, Group activity, Discussion ,Conduction of Experiments

Learning activities for the students:

Performing Experiments, taking observations , Analysis and interpretation of results, Error analysis, preparation of viva voce questions and maintain practical record,

Class test, Semester end examinations, Viva voce, Practical record file

 

List of Experiments   

1.To determine the wavelength of Sodium light by grating.

2.To determine the dispersive power of a prism using Mercury light.

3.Using Newton’s rings find out the wavelength of the given monochromatic source.

4.To study the damping of a compound pendulum and to determine the quality factor. 

5.To study resonance in a series L C R circuit and determine Q factor of the 

       circuit.

6. To determine the specific rotation of sugar by a polarimeter.

 

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