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Physics Lab Course IV
· 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.
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24CPHY 402 |
Physics Lab Course IV (Practical) |
CO38:Demonstrateobservation skills in Physics laboratory. CO39: Analyze and interpret the measurements to draw valid conclusions with honesty. CO40: Develop oral and written scientific communication, and think critically and work independently.
CO41: Contribute effectively in Course specific interaction. |
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.
Essential Readings:
· User manuals of the instruments are provided in the laboratory.
Scheme of Evaluation for Continuous AssessmentPractical (30 %) Time Duration: 90 minutes |
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Test |
Practical Record |
Viva Voce |
Attendance |
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10 |
10 |
05 |
05 |
30 |
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Scheme of Evaluation for Semester End Examination Practical (70 %) Time Duration: 5 hrs. |
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Expt.1
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Expt. 2
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Viva-voce |
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30 |
30 |
10 |
70
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NOTE - Students are expected to perform any six experiments from the given list. Two experiments out of the six will be set in the examination paper.
The duration of the Practical Examination shall be 5 hours.
The distribution of marks in the practical examination will be as follows:
1. Two experiments: 30 marks each.
2. Distribution of marks will be as follows :
Figure /Formula/Theory : 07
Observations/Calculations : 16
Result /Result Analysis : 05
Precautions : 02
3. Viva -Voce : 10
Total : 70 marks
