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Physics Investigatory Project 2 Application of Self Inductance
Physics Investigatory Project 2 Application of Self Inductance
Physics Investigatory Project 2 Application of Self Inductance
PHYSICS INVESTIGATORY
PROJECT
CERTIFICATE
ACKNOWLADGEMENT
First of all, I am deeply thankful to my
Physics teacher Mr. Rahul Rathor for
extending his valuable and scholarly guidance
throughout the preparation of this project. I am
also thankful to all my respected teachers,
library staff, office staff and staff members of
the Physics Laboratory of the school. I am also
thankful to the teachers and staff members of
the department of Physics for extending their
humanitarian and scholastic assistance in
finding out the solutions of some query during
my work. Last but not the least I am indebted
to my friends, classmates and parents for
encouraging and never let me down in my
confidence while completing the project.
INTRODUCATION
What is self-inductance?
•When an electric current is passed through an
insulated conducting coil, it gives rise to a
magnetic field in the coil so that the coil itself
behaves like a magnet.
•The magnetic flux produced by the current in
the coil is linked with the coil itself.
•As the strength of the current in the coil is
changed, the flux linked with the coil also
changes. Under such circumstances an emf is
induced in the coil too. Such emf is called a
self-induced emf and this phenomenon is
known as self-induction.
AIM:-
To study the factor on which the self
inductance of a coil depends by observing
the effect of this coil, when put in series with
a resistor (bulb) in a circuit fed up by an
A.C. source of adjustable frequency.
APPARATUS:-
A coil of large turns, a.c. source of adjustable
frequency, an electrical bulb , (6V) a.c.
ammeter of suitable range rheostat , a soft
iron rod, one way key, connecting wires etc.
THEORY:-
Self inductance is the property of a coil which
opposes the change in current through it. The
self inductance of a coil (long solenoid) is
L= µ0 µrN2A/ l
µr = µ/ µ0
l= length of solenoid.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM :-
PROCEDURE:-
1. Make all connections as shown in the
circuit diagram.
OBSERVATIONS:-
1. Least count of ammeter = 0.05 A.
3. Range of ammeter = 0 – 5 A
RESULT :-
1. The current in the circuit decrease on
inserting the iron rod in the core of coil at
constant frequency of applied voltage
&brightness of bulb decreases & vice-versa.
PRECAUTIONS:-
1. The coil should have large number of
turns.
SOURCES OF ERRORS :-
1. The resistance of circuit may increases
lightly due to heating effect of current.
Applications of Self-Inductance
There are many applications of self
inductance, one of the major ones being a tesla
coil,
What is a tesla coil
A Tesla coil is a radio frequency oscillator that
drives the air-core double-tuned
resonant transformer to produce high voltages
with low currents.
Oscillation Frequency
The combination of a capacitor and primary
winding ‘L1’ of the circuit forms a tuned
circuit. This tuned circuit ensures that both
primary and secondary circuits are finely
tuned to resonate at the same frequency. The
resonant frequencies of the primary ‘f1’ and
secondary circuits ‘f2’ and are given by,
f1=1/2π√L1C1 and f2=1/2π√L2C2
As the secondary circuit cannot be adjusted,
the moveable tap on ‘L1’ is used to tune the
primary circuit till both the circuits resonate at
the same frequency. Therefore, the frequency
of the primary is the same as the secondary.
f = 1/2π√L1C1 =1/2π√L2C2
The condition for primary and secondary to
resonate at the same frequency is,
L1C1= L2C2
The output voltage in the resonant transformer
does not depend on the number-of-turns ratio
as in ordinary transformer. As soon as the
cycle begins and as the spar sets up, the
primary circuit’s energy is stored in the
primary capacitor ‘C1’ and the voltage at
which the spark breaks down is ‘V1’.
W1=1/2C1V12
Similarly, the energy at the secondary coil is
given by,
W2=1/2C2V22
Assuming there is no loss of energy, W2 =
W1. Simplifying the above equation, we get
V2 = V1√C1/C2 = V1√L2/L1
In the above equation, the peak voltage can be
achieved when air breaks down do not occur.
The peak voltage is the voltage at which the
air breaks down and begins to conduct.
Bibliography
Sites used:
https://www.elprocus.com/what-is-tesla-coil-
circuit-diagram-working-its-applications/
https://www.slideshare.net/karan_19951/self-
inductance-40498923