INDEX
S.NO CONTENTS
1.AIM
2. APPARATUS
3. THEORY & CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
4. PROCEDURE
5. OBSERVATION
6. RESULT
7. PRECAUTIONS
8. SOURCES OF ERRORS
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
µ0 µ𝑟 𝑁2 𝐴
L= 𝑙
where µ𝑟 = Relative magnetic permeability of
magnetic material,
µ
µ𝑟 =
µ0
N = Total number of turns in solenoid A
= Area of cross-section of solenoid l =
length of solenoid.
Hence, the self inductance depends upon:
1. No. of turns (N) , L α N²
𝟏
2. Geometry of coil, L α A, L α
𝒍
3. Nature of core material, L α µ
When an inductor is connected in series with a
resistor (bulb) with a variable source of
frequency, then current flowing in the bulb is
𝐼𝑟𝑚𝑠 𝐸𝑟𝑚𝑠
= 𝑍
Where Z = √𝑅2 + 𝜔2𝐿2 = Impedance of the a.c. circuit.
Here
R = Resistance of the bulb
L = Self inductance of coil
𝜔 = 2πf = Angular frequency of a.c. source.
The brightness of bulb i.e., Heat generated in the
bulb is
2
H = 𝐼 𝑟𝑚𝑠Zt
𝐻
P= 2
𝑡
= 𝐼𝑟𝑚𝑠
P = 𝐼2 √𝑅2 + 𝜔2𝐿2
𝑟𝑚𝑠
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:-
PROCEDURE:-
1. Make all connections as shown in the
circuit diagram.
2. Switch on the a.c. supply & adjust the
current in the circuit by using the variable
resistor ( 𝑅ℎ ).
3. Record the current in a.c. ammeter & see the
brightness of bulb.
4. Now, put the soft iron rod inside the
conductor core & record the current in a.c.
ammeter & again check the brightness of bulb.
The current & brightness both decreases.
5. Now, switch off the supply & decrease the
frequency of a.c. source (say 50 Hz).
6. Again switch on the supply & adjust the
current in circuit at same constant voltage 6V by
using the rheostat. Note the current in ammeter &
brightness of bulb. The current & brightness both
will increase.
7. Again insert the iron rod in the core of coil &
note the current & brightness. The current &
brightness both decreases.
8. Repeat the steps 5, 6 and 7 for different
frequency of a.c. source.
OBSERVATIONS:-
1. Least count of ammeter = 0.05 A.
2. Zero error of ammeter = 0 A.
3. Range of ammeter = 0 – 5 A.
S.NO Frequency of Current in Current in
applied ammeter ammeter with iron
voltage without iron rod in
(Hz) rod in coil (A) coil (A)
1. 60 2 1.8
2. 50 2.5 2.3
3. 40 2.9 2.6
4. 30 3.4 3.25
5. 20 4.1 4
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.
2. The current in the circuit increases on
decreasing the frequency of applied voltage &
vice-versa. Therefore, the brightness of bulb
increases.
PRECAUTIONS:-
1. The coil should have large number of
turns.
2. Current should be passed for a small time to
avoid the heating effect.
SOURCES OF ERRORS:-
1. The resistance of circuit may increase
slightly due to heating effect of current.
2. There may be eddy current in soft iron
coil.
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