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PHY192Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Introductory Physics Practical II

This course, Introductory Practical Physics II, is designed to reinforce principles learned in PHY 190 and PHY 142. It covers common apparatus like cells, potentiometers, mirrors, lenses, and resistors. The course is divided into two modules: Optics and Electricity, each containing five experiments. Students will develop skills in handling apparatus, making measurements, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions. Emphasis is placed on graphical analysis and error estimation. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with the apparatus and procedures before laboratory sessions.

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130h
Study Time
13
Weeks
10h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
OpticsElectricityPotentiometerRefractionResistance

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Refraction

2

Concave Mirrors

3

Convex Lenses

4

Triangular Prisms

5

Resistance

6

Potentiometers

7

Wheatstone Bridge

8

Ohm's Law

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Experiments In Optics

2h

Unit 1: Refraction Through the Glass Block

2 study hours
  • •Understand the laws of refraction.
  • •Trace a ray of light through the glass block.
  • •Measure angles of incidence and refraction.
  • •Calculate the refractive index of the glass block.
Week
2

Module 1: Experiments In Optics

2h

Unit 2: Image Formed by Concave Mirror

2 study hours
  • •Set up the concave mirror and object pin.
  • •Locate the image pin using the no parallax method.
  • •Measure object and image distances.
  • •Calculate the focal length and radius of curvature.
Week
3

Module 1: Experiments In Optics

2h

Unit 3: Determination of the Focal Length of a Convex Lens

2 study hours
  • •Mount the convex lens, object needle, and image needle on the optical bench.
  • •Adjust the position of the image needle to remove parallax.
  • •Measure object and image distances.
  • •Calculate the focal length of the convex lens.
Week
4

Module 1: Experiments In Optics

2h

Unit 4: Refraction Through a Triangular Prism

2 study hours
  • •Trace the boundary of the prism on paper.
  • •Measure the angle of incidence and angle of deviation.
  • •Plot a graph of deviation versus incidence.
  • •Determine the refractive index of the prism.
Week
5

Module 1: Experiments In Optics

2h

Unit 5: Determination of the Refractive Index of the Material of a Plano-convex Lens Using a Spherometer

2 study hours
  • •Place the plano-convex lens on the plane mirror.
  • •Adjust the pin to coincide with its inverted image.
  • •Measure the focal length of the lens.
  • •Use a spherometer to determine the radius of curvature.
Week
6

Module 2: Experiments In Electricity

2h

Unit 1: Determination of Resistance of Resistors in Series and in Parallel in Simple Circuit

2 study hours
  • •Connect resistors in series and parallel.
  • •Measure current and voltage for each configuration.
  • •Calculate the equivalent resistance.
  • •Verify the laws of combination of resistances.
Week
7

Module 2: Experiments In Electricity

2h

Unit 2: Determination of Internal Resistance of a Dry Cell using a Potentiometer

2 study hours
  • •Set up the potentiometer circuit.
  • •Find the balance point with the key open and closed.
  • •Calculate the internal resistance of the dry cell.
  • •Plot a graph to determine the internal resistance.
Week
8

Module 2: Experiments In Electricity

2h

Unit 3: To Compare EMFs of Two Cells using a Potentiometer

2 study hours
  • •Connect the Leclanche and Daniel cells to the potentiometer.
  • •Find the balance point for each cell.
  • •Calculate the ratio of their EMFs.
  • •Compare the EMFs of the two cells.
Week
9

Module 2: Experiments In Electricity

2h

Unit 4: To Determine the Unknown Resistance of a Resistor using Wheatstone-Bridge

2 study hours
  • •Set up the Wheatstone bridge circuit.
  • •Adjust the bridge to find the balance point.
  • •Calculate the unknown resistance.
  • •Interchange the known and unknown resistances and repeat.
Week
10

Module 2: Experiments In Electricity

2h

Unit 5: Determine the Relationship Between Current Through Tungsten and a Potential Applied across it

2 study hours
  • •Connect the tungsten filament to the circuit.
  • •Vary the voltage and measure the current.
  • •Plot a graph of current versus voltage.
  • •Determine the relationship between current and voltage.
Week
11

Module 1: Experiments In Optics

3h

Module 1 Review: Optics Experiments

3 study hours
  • •Review Module 1 concepts.
  • •Practice problems on optics experiments.
  • •Prepare for assignments.
Week
12

Module 2: Experiments In Electricity

3h

Module 2 Review: Electricity Experiments

3 study hours
  • •Review Module 2 concepts.
  • •Practice problems on electricity experiments.
  • •Prepare for assignments.
Week
13

Module 1: Experiments In Optics

3h

Course Review: All Experiments

3 study hours
  • •Comprehensive review of all experiments.
  • •Final preparation for the examination.
  • •Address any remaining questions.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review the theory behind each experiment.

2

Practice setting up the apparatus for each experiment.

3

Pay attention to detail when taking measurements.

4

Understand how to analyze the data and draw conclusions.

5

Practice plotting graphs and calculating slopes.

6

Focus on understanding the principles of optics and electricity.

7

Review all the precautions for each experiment.

8

Solve numerical problems related to each experiment.

9

Understand the concept of error analysis and how to estimate errors.

10

Create concept maps linking related experiments and concepts.

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