The Simple Pendulum
(1) Experiment Aims:
Measurement of the acceleration due to gravity (g) unit
2
[(m/s*)]
(2) Basic Theory:
L
T =2n |—
[
Where,
T: periodic time, L: the length of pendulum,
and g: gravity.
To find g:
By squaring the above equation
(3) Experiment Set- Up (Apparatus):
1- Simple pendulum 2- Meter scale
3 - Stopwatch(4) Measuring Steps:
Start with length of the pendulum about 30 cm.
Allow the pendulum to oscillate in vertical plane
through a small angle (@).
Find the time of 10 complete oscillation (Tj) .
Calculate the time for one complete oscillation (T =
Tyo / 10).
Repeat steps (2), (3) and (4) several times by
increasing length of thread (L).
Draw a graph between T° (as y-axis) and L (as x-
axis).
Find the slope then calculate (g) using the relation
_ 4nt
~~ slopeHook’s Law
(1) Experiment Aims:
Determination the Force constant or Elastic constant of
spring (k) [unit (N/m)]
(2) Basic Theory:
F=—kAx
Where,
F: Applied force on the spring,
k: The force constant of the spring,
Ax : The displacement of the body.
The negative sign (-ve) means that the force exerted by
the spring is always directed opposite the displacement.
(3) Experiment Set- Up
1- Spring. 2- Meter scale.
3 - Five weights. 4 - Stand rod.
(4) Measuring Steps:
1- Determine the original length of the spring (without
any weights).
2- Use first weight and measure the displacement (Ax).3- Increase the weights and measure (Ax) for each
weights.
4- Draw a graph between x(as y-axis) and F (as x-axis).
5- Find the slope then calculate (k) using the relation
kaa
F = mg = (m) (980)scosity
(1) Experiment Aims:
Determine the viscosity coefficient (n) of a liquid unit
[poise].
(2) Basic Theory:
2 R?
n= GOs- PT
Where,
ps: density of glycerin, p.: density of sphere,
R: radius of sphere, V: velocity of the sphere
and g:gravity.
(3) Experiment Set- Up (Apparatus):
1- Glycerin 2- Four spheres
3 - Stopwatch
(4) Measuring Steps:
1- Throw a first sphere in a glycerin tube.
2-Record the time of its motion between the two marks.
3-Repeat the above steps for all spheres.
4-Calculate the velocity for all of them.
5-Draw a graph between V (as y-axis) and R (as x-axis).
5/156-Find the slope then calculate (7) using the relation
2 1
slope
1= 5 (Ps— AL)
t(s) V=x/t (cm/s)echanical equivalent of heat
(J) Experiment Aims:
Determination Mechanical equivalent of heat (J) unit
[(/cal)]
(2) Basic Theory:
We
(my Cy + McCoy ar
Where,
I: intensity of current, V: potential difference,
t: time, AT: change in temp.,
‘My : mass of water, Gy: specific heat of water,
m,:mass of calorimeter, Cw: specific heat of calorimeter
(3) Experiment Set- Up (Apparatus):
1-Power supply 2- Ammeter
3 - Voltmeter 4- calorimeter
5- Thermometer 6- rheostat
7-Stopwatch
(4) Measuring Steps:
1- Measure the initial temp.
2- Read I and V.
3- Record the time at which the temp. is raised 1C°.
TINS4- Take several reading of time.
5- Draw a graph between t (as y-axis) and AT (as x-axis).
6- Find the slope then calculate (J) using the relation
fe Vv
(my Cw + Meloy
slopeFirst law of thermodynamics
(1) Experiment Aims:
Verification of first Law of Thermodynamics.
(2) Basic Theory:
MyCy + MeCe(Tmix — Tiw) = MsCs(Tis — Tmix)
Where,
my: Mass of water, — c,: Specific heat of water,
m,: Mass of container, c,: Specific heat of container,
T nix: Temp. of water, container and sphere.
Tiy: Temp. of water and container.
Ti,: Temp. of spheres
(3) Experiment Set- Up (Apparatus):
1-Water 2- Spheres
3 - Container 4-thermometer 5-heater
(4) Measuring Steps:
1- Record the reading of thermometer of water and
container.
2- Record the reading of thermometer of spheres.
9/153- Heat the spheres until reach 95C°.
4- Put the hot spheres in water and take the reading of
thermometer (Typix)-
5- Substitute in equation to calculateTypix «
6- Compare between exp. and theoretical results.Thermal expansion
(1) Experiment Aims:
Determine the linear thermal expansion coefficient
(a) unit [(c)
(2) Basic Theory:
_1AL
°* Tar
Where,
L: initial length, AL: Change in length,
AT: Change in temp.
(3) Experiment Set- Up (Apparatus):
1- Rod 2- Thermometer
3- Micrometer
(4) Measuring Steps:
1- Reset the micrometer.
2- Start the heating process.
3- Take the reading of micrometer every 5 C°.
4- Record results in table.
5- Draw a graph between AL (as y-axis) and AT (as x-
axis).6- Find the slope then calculate (a) using the relation
slope
a=—-Young’s Modulus
(1) Experiment Aims:
Determination the value of the Young’s Modulus of a
given wire (Y) unit [(N/m’y
(2) Basic Theory:
_mgL
~ AML
Where,
m: the mass , g: gravity,
L: length of wire, A: area of wire (ar’)
AL: change in length.
(3) Experiment Set- Up (Apparatus):
1-Holder 2- Wire
3 - Micrometer 4-weights
(4) Measuring Steps:
1- Reset the micrometer.
2- Add first weight to the holder and take the reading of
micrometer.
3- Repeat this step for all weights.
13/154- Draw a graph between AL (as y-axis) and m (as x-axis).
5- Find the slope then calculate (Y) using the relation
gl 1
A slopeDefinitions
Simple harmonic motion: cyclic motion repeats itself
periodically.
Periodic time: time of complete oscillation.
Hook’s law states that: the extension of the spring is
directly to the tension in the spring.
Elastic materials: materials which retain its original
shape after removing the applied stress.
(Example: spring)
Non- Elastic materials: materials which can’t retain
its original shape after removing the applied stress.
(example: clay)
Drag force: force acting opposite to the motion of any
object moving with respect to a surrounding fluid.
The thermal expansion of the body: the tendency of
matter to change in length by increasing the
temperature.
Mechanical equivalent of heat: same amount of work
whatever its source gives the same amount of heat.
First law of thermodynamics: the change in internal
energy of a system is due to heating or cooling process
plus the work done on or by the system.
ORAU =Q+W.
10. Young’s Modulus:
_tensile stress F/A FL
“tensile strain AL/L~ A AL
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