NAME: ……………………………………….. STREAM: ………. ADM. NO.

: …………
You are provided with the following: -
2 new size D dry cells in a cell holderA torch bulb in a bulb holder A switchAn Ammeter
Seven connecting wires at least two with crocodile clips A Voltmeter
A resistance wire PQ mounted on a mm scaleA micrometer screw gauge (to be shared)
Proceed as follows:
a) Set up the circuit as shown in the figure below

b) With the crocodile clip at P, take the voltmeter reading and ammeter reading. Record V and I.
Repeat the readings for L= 80, 60, 40, 20 and 0 cm respectively and complete table below
Length, L (cm) 100 80 60 40 20 0
Voltage, V (V) 0.3 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.1 1.4
Current, I (A) 0.12 0.14 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.22
c) What changes do you observe on the bulb as L decreases from P? (1 mark)
………………………………………………………………………………………

Plot a graph of Ammeter reading (y-axis) against Voltmeter readings. (5 marks)

d) Determine the slope of the graph at . (3 marks)

e) What physical quantity is represented by the slope of the graph at any given point? (1mark)

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f) Given the apparatus above, draw a diagram of the circuit you would use to determine the
current through the resistant wire and the potential difference across (2 marks)

g) Set up the circuit you have drawn. Record the ammeter reading and the voltmeter reading
when

V = ……………1.8……V......................……..

I = ……………0.14……A……………………..

h) Using a micrometer screw gauge, measure the diameter of the wire.

d = ……………0.00036………………………………m

i) Calculate the quantity and give its units, where . (3 marks)

NAME: ……………………………………….. STREAM: ………. ADM. NO.: …………
You are provided with the following apparatus

 Clamp Stand Optical pin Copper Wire Protractor (your own)

 Two pieces of plasticine Stop watch Cork
Proceed as follows

a) Set up the apparatus as shown in figure 1.

b) Bend the wire in the middle so as to make an angle of 50º

c) Attach the two small pieces of plasticine at both ends of the bent wire as shown in the diagram.

d) Place the bent wire on the optical pin and give a small horizontal displacement.

e) Measure the time for 10 oscillations and record in the table below

f) Repeat the procedure above for other values of angle and complete the table below (4 marks)

Angle θ Time t for 10

oscillations (s)
Periodic
time T(s)
Frequency
f(Hz)
f2 (Hz)2
cos ( θ2 )
50 7.88

60 8.19

70 8.42

80 8.66

90 8.98

100 9.15
g) On the graph paper provided, plot a graph of f2 (y-axis) against cos ( θ2 ) . (5 marks)

h) Determine the gradient of the graph (3 marks)

2
i) The equation for the oscillation of the wire is given by the formula f =
1.5 K
4 πL ()
cos
θ
2
Given that L = 0.15m, determine the value of K (3 marks)