Experiment No.

AIM: Todetermine the iameter of acylinder with the help of vernier callipers.
APPARATUS: Vermier callipers and given rod.
scale.
PRINCIPLE : ndivisions of vernier scale are equal to (n - 1)divisions of main
PROCEDURE :
1. Count the total no. of divisions non the vernier scale.
2. Findthe value of one main scale division x (in cm).
3. Calculate the least count of the vernier using the formula. L.C. = xn.
main scale is in line with the
4. Bring the two jaws in contact with each other. See if the zero of the
zero of the vernier scale. If it is not, then find the zero error.
Take the
5. Place the given rod between the lower jaws, with the cylindrical part between the jaws.any
main scale reading in cm. Now see which division of the vernier scale coincides with of the
main scale division. Multiply this number of the vernier scale division with the least count toget the
vernier scale reading. Add the vernier scale reading to the main scale reading to get the total reading.
6. Repeat the process to get three readings for the length.
7. Record your observations as given below. Inside Jaws

Screw Main Scale

OBSERVATIONS :
Total no. of divisions on the vernier p
Fixed Jaw
Scale =n= Vernier Scale
Value of one main scale division = xcm =
Object
L.C, = J, Movable Jaw
n
Outside Jaws
Zero error Cm

S. Main scale Main scale reading Total reading MS Correct Space for calculation

No. reading reading + VS reading reading

in (cm) in (division)| in cm in (cm) T.R. ± LE.

1.

2.

3.

Mean Reading =
RESULT: The diameter of the given cylinder is cm.

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 Experiment No. 2
gauge
AIM: To determine the diameter of thegiven wire by screw
APPARATUS :Screw gauge and the given wire
PROCEDURE :
in line with the base line on the
main scale.
1. Bring zero of the circular scale
circular scale.
2. Give a fixed number of rotations (say S) to the
3. Measure the distance moved on the main scale. the C.S. to get the
Divide the distance moved on the main scale by the number of rotations on
4.
value of the pitch of the instrument.
5. Calculate the least count by the formula
Pitch
Least Count = circular scale
Total no.of divisions on the

6. Find out if there is any zero error. Calculate its value. the
tip of the screw gauge. Now move the screw with
7. Keep the given wire between the stud and the
the stud and the screw.
helpof ratchet so that the given wire is held gently between
the main scale. This is the main scale reading.
8. Count the number of divisions which appear on scale which coincides with the base line of the
Note down the number of divisions of the circular
least count, gives the circular scale
main scale. The circular scale division when multiplied by the
total reading. This gives
reading. This reading is then added to the main scale reading to get the
the observed diameter of the wire.
9. Take three readings at different points of the wire and record your
observations in the table given below.
NUT CIRCULAR
MAIN RATCHET
STUD SCREW SCALE
SCALE

A
BASE LINE
HOLLOW
CYLINDER
U-FRAME SCREW

PITCH

OBSERVATIONS :
Pitch of the screw = cm

Total no. of divisions on the circular scale cm.

Pitch
L.C. = No.of divisions on the circular scale Cm

Zero error Cm

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Reading Circuler scale reading Total reading Correct
in (cm) M.S. + C.S. reading
in (division) in (cm) T.R. ± ZE.
in (cm)
1.

2.

Mean reading =
RESULT: The diameter of the given wire is ...., cm.

Space for calculation

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 Experiment No.3
AIM : To determine the volume of anetallic bob.
APPARATUS :
Ameasuring cylinder, cork, a sinker, a thin string and water
PROCEDURE:
1. Fillthe cylinder up to a certain level with water and note its volume (say V, cm') by reading the
graduation on the measuring cylinder.
2. Tie the bob with a piece of string, lower it gently inside the cylinder. Note the water level (say V
cm') by reading the graduation on the measuring cylinder.
3. The difference in volume V= (V, -V,)cm' gives the volume of the bob.
4. Repeat the experiment, by changing the initial level of water in the measuring cylinder.
5. Find the volume of the bob by Vernier callipers to verify the result.

250 cc 250 cc

V, cm3

V, cm

Sinker

OBSERVATIONS :
Space for calculation
S. No. Initial reading Reading of the water Volume of
of the water level in the measuring the bob
level in the cylinder with V= (V-V,)cm
measuring bob enmmersed
cylinder V, cm
V,cm3
1
-2
3
Mean value = cm.
The diameter d' of bob (as determined by Vernier Callipers) = ..... Cm.

d
The radius r =
2
The volume of the bob = 4/% nr = cm3.
RESULT: The volume of the given bob is = cm³.

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 Experimnent No. 4
AIM : l0 Jna the density of a glass block in cCs andSI units and obtain
two. the relation between the

APPARATUS :Glass block, ruler, a thin string,

measuring cylinder, and balance.
FORMULA : D = M

PROCEDURE: C

1. Measure the length, breadth and thickness of the glass

block given using a metre rule D

2. Calculate the volume of the block in cm and m'.

3. Find the mass of the block using any
convenient balance
in g and kg. A
B

4. Calculate the density of the glass block in CGS and SI

units. B

OBSERVATIONS :
S. No. Length Breadth Thickness Volume
in (cm) in (m) in (cm) in (m) in (cm) in(m) in (cm) in (m)
1

Mass of the block =

..kgkgT000
mass
g cm-3 = kg m-3
Density of glass volume
Space for calculation
d
RESULT: The ratio D

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 Experiment No. 7
ALM : To find the acceleration due to gravity with the help of a
simple pendulum.
APPARATUS: bob, rubber bung,clamp with retort stand, thread and a stop clock.
A
PROCEDURE :
1. Set the
pendulum by attaching the bob to a thread about
120 cm. in length. Clamp the thread between the
two
pieces of a rubber bung as shown in the figure.
Adjust the height so that bob is about 10 cm above the
floor (). Clamp Stand
3. Swing the pendulum so that it makes a small angle of
about 5° on either side of the mean position.
Note down the time for 20 complete oscillations (say Table
t sec).
Repeat the experiment when x = 20, 30, 40 and 50 cm.
6. In each case, record the time (t) for 20 oscillations.
Calculate T the time of one complete oscillation.
Tabulate x, t, T and T' in the observation table.
8. Draw a graph between x and T² taking T on y-axis and Floor
X on x-axis.
9. Find the slope S and calculate acceleration due to gravity Spuce tor ca.culalion

8, usingthe formula g =
OBSERVATIONS :
S. No. Height of the Time taken for 20 Time period
bob above the complete oscillations T2
floor x (cm) t(sec) T= (sec.)
20
1 10-0
2 20-0
3 30-0
4 40-0
5 50-0

Slope S =
47?
m/s²

RESULT: The acceleration due to gravity = m/s?,

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 Experiment No. 11
ALM: T study the reflection of light by usinga plane
mirror.
APPARATUS: A drawingboard, white sheet of paper. plane mirror with support, board pins and pns
PROCEDURE :
1. Fix the white sheet of paper on the drawing
board with the help of board pins.
2. Draw a line XY about 8 cm long.
Take a point
A on the line XY at a distance of 2.0 cm
from
the end X.
X
D
3. Draw a line AG perpendicular to XY. On the
line AG mark a point P such that AP = 4 cm.
On the line XY, mark points B, C, D, E and F
at an interval of 1.0cm from the point A on its PC
right.
4. Draw a line LM parallel to XY and nearly
8-0 cm from it.
M
5. Place the plane mirror vertically on the line XY L
G R
and insert two pins P and B. Now place pin Q
on the line LM to the right of the line AG such that the pin Q is in line with the pin at B and P'
the image of P.
6. Mark the position of pin Q on LM. Remove the mirror.
7. Repeat the experiment by inserting a pin each time, at C, D, E and F and find the corresponding
points R, S, T and Uon the line LM.
8. Measure the corresponding values of and y as Space for calculation

shown in diagram.
OBSERVATIONS:
S. No. Pin at x degrees y degrees
1 B

3 D

Plot a graph for y against x. Find the slope of the graph.

Slope S=
RESULT: The value of slope S=

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 Experiment No. 12
AIM : To study the reflection of light in a
plane mirror.
APPARATUS :A plane mirror with a support. drawing board. a white sheet of paper, drawing pins, pins
and scale.
PROCEDURE :
1. Fix a white sheet of paper on the drawing board with the help of
drawing Pins.
2. On the white sheet of paper, draw the line AB about 8.0 cm. long. Now draw a line AC about
8.0cm long so that the angle BAC(marked x° in the fig.) = 10°. Draw a line OX so that angle
BOX = 30°,

30°
R

3. On OX place two pins P and Q at a distance of about 4,.0 cm. Place a plane mirror with its
reflecting face in a vertical plane and on the line AC.
4. Insert two pins R andS so that the image of Q and P are in a straight line with R and S as seen
through the mirror. Measurey°.
5. Repeat the experiment for x =20°, 30°, 40° and 50° and determine the coresponding values of y.
OBSERVATIONS:
r (in degrees) 10° 20° 30° 40° 50°

y(in degrees)
Draw a graph of y against x Space for calculation

From the graph read

) yo, the value of y when x = 20°

Change in y
(ii) Slope of the graph S Change in x

RESULT : The value of S=

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 Experiment No. 21
AIM : 1o ra w magnetic lines of force o bor movnet either N-pointing N or N-potning
Sposition
(iü) vey
and then identify the regions where the resultant magnetic field is (i) strongest
weak but not zero (iii) zero.

APPARATUS: A drawing board, white sheet of paper,cellotape or thumb pins, magnet. pencil and compass
ncedle.
PROCEDURE :
1. Place the white sheet of paper on the drawing board and fix it with the cello tape or thumb pins.
2. Draw a line along the length of paper. Put the bar magnet on the paper so that its long eage
touches the line. Mark its outline.
3. Keep the magnetic needle on the drawn line and rotate the paper so that the needle and the line
are in the same direction.
4. Remove the needle and keep the bar magnet on the line drawn such that either the N-pole of the
magnet or S-pole points towards the geographical north pole.
3. Put the compass needle near the north pole of the magnet. Mark dots at the ends of the needle
with the help of pencil as shown in the given figure.
6. Pick up the compass ncedle and put it in a shifted position in such a manner that the south end of
north end.
its needle rests at the previous pencil dot of the north end. Mark the position of the
Continue this process till you reach the other end.
of the bar
7. Starting from different points near the north pole, draw several such lines on both sides
magnet as shown in the figure. (Fig. 4)
8. Find the neutral points P and Q where there is no effect of magnetic fields
9. Find the areas of strongest and weakest magnetic fields.
RESULT:

(i) Strongest magnetic freld

(ii) Very weak magnetic field but not zero
(iii) Zero magnetic field

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