Introductory Physics Practical II
- Sciences
- 100 level
- 2 credit units
- 65 pages
- 10 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 130 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PHY192, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1: REFRACTION THROUGH THE GLASS BLOCKPage 1
- UNIT 2 IMAGE FORMED BY CONCAVE MIRRORPage 6
- UNIT 3 DETERMINATION OF THE FOCAL LENGTH OF A CONVEX LENSPage 10
- UNIT 4 REFRACTION THROUGH A TRIANGULAR PRISMPage 16
- UNIT 5 DETERMINATION OF THE REFRACTIVE INDEX OF THE MATERIAL OF A PLANO- CONVEX LENS USING A SPHEROMETERPage 22
- UNIT 1 DETERMINATION OF RESISTANCE OF RESISTORS IN SERIES AND IN PARALLEL IN SIMPLE CIRCUITPage 27
- UNIT 2: DETERMINATION OF INTERNAL RESISTANCE OF A DRY CELL USING A POTENTIOMETERPage 32
- UNIT 3 TO COMPARE EMFs OF TWO CELLS USING A POTENTIOMETERPage 38
- UNIT 4 TO DETERMINE THE UNKNOWN RESISTANCE OF A RESISTOR USING WHEATSTONE-BRIDGEPage 43
- UNIT 5 EXPERIMENT TO DETERMINE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CURRENT THROUGH TUNGSTEN AND POTENTIAL APPLIED ACROSS ITPage 50
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PHY192 · UNIT 2 IMAGE FORMED BY CONCAVE MIRROR
So in this experiment, for a given concave mirror of unknown focal length, the image distances for a given set of known object distances use to locate it. A set of data will then be analyze graphically to determine the unknown focal length of the mirror.
What you should be able to do
- Handle physics apparatus with manipulative skills
- Apply scientific enquiry to take observations
- Analyze data and derive conclusions
- Determine focal length of mirrors and lenses
- Determine refractive index of materials
What it prepares you for
- Lab Technician
- Physics Teacher
- Research Assistant
- Electrical Engineer
- Education
- Research
- Telecommunications
- Electronics
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Experiments In Optics
Unit 2: Image Formed by Concave Mirror
Requires precise measurements and careful alignment of optical components to minimize parallax errors.
- Module 2: Experiments In Electricity
Unit 2: Determination of Internal Resistance of a Dry Cell using a Potentiometer
Involves understanding the potentiometer principle and accurately balancing the circuit to determine internal resistance.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 29 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Experiments In Optics
Unit 1: Refraction Through the Glass Block · 2 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 2Module 1: Experiments In Optics
Unit 2: Image Formed by Concave Mirror · 2 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 3Module 1: Experiments In Optics
Unit 3: Determination of the Focal Length of a Convex Lens · 2 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 4Module 1: Experiments In Optics
Unit 4: Refraction Through a Triangular Prism · 2 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 5Module 1: Experiments In Optics
Unit 5: Determination of the Refractive Index of the Material of a Plano-convex Lens Using a Spherometer · 2 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 6Module 2: Experiments In Electricity
Unit 1: Determination of Resistance of Resistors in Series and in Parallel in Simple Circuit · 2 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 7Module 2: Experiments In Electricity
Unit 2: Determination of Internal Resistance of a Dry Cell using a Potentiometer · 2 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 8Module 2: Experiments In Electricity
Unit 3: To Compare EMFs of Two Cells using a Potentiometer · 2 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 9Module 2: Experiments In Electricity
Unit 4: To Determine the Unknown Resistance of a Resistor using Wheatstone-Bridge · 2 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 10Module 2: Experiments In Electricity
Unit 5: Determine the Relationship Between Current Through Tungsten and a Potential Applied across it · 2 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 11Module 1: Experiments In Optics
Module 1 Review: Optics Experiments · 3 hours
Review Module 1 concepts.. Practice problems on optics experiments.. Prepare for assignments..
- Week 12Module 2: Experiments In Electricity
Module 2 Review: Electricity Experiments · 3 hours
Review Module 2 concepts.. Practice problems on electricity experiments.. Prepare for assignments..
- Week 13Module 1: Experiments In Optics
Course Review: All Experiments · 3 hours
Comprehensive review of all experiments.. Final preparation for the examination.. Address any remaining questions..
Preparing for the exam
- Review the theory behind each experiment.
- Practice setting up the apparatus for each experiment.
- Pay attention to detail when taking measurements.
- Understand how to analyze the data and draw conclusions.
- Practice plotting graphs and calculating slopes.
- Focus on understanding the principles of optics and electricity.
- Review all the precautions for each experiment.
- Solve numerical problems related to each experiment.
- Understand the concept of error analysis and how to estimate errors.
- Create concept maps linking related experiments and concepts.
Questions students ask about this course
What is PHY192 about?
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.
How many units does PHY192 have?
PHY192, Introductory Physics Practical II, has 10 units across 2 modules, over 65 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PHY192?
PHY192 carries 2 credit units, at 100 level in Sciences.
Is PHY192 hard?
PHY192 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does PHY192 take to study?
About 130 hours of study, spread across its 10 units.
How is PHY192 assessed?
PHY192 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with PHY192?
Lab Technician, Physics Teacher, Research Assistant and Electrical Engineer.