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Physics Practical SS2

The document describes an experiment involving measuring the weight of an object suspended on a spring balance in air, water, and another liquid. Values of the weight in each fluid and the differences between weights are measured, tabulated, and graphed with weight differences on the y-axis and differences on the x-axis. The slope of the graph represents the density of the liquid. Precautions for an accurate laboratory experiment are also requested.

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Physics Practical SS2

The document describes an experiment involving measuring the weight of an object suspended on a spring balance in air, water, and another liquid. Values of the weight in each fluid and the differences between weights are measured, tabulated, and graphed with weight differences on the y-axis and differences on the x-axis. The slope of the graph represents the density of the liquid. Precautions for an accurate laboratory experiment are also requested.

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ALTERNATIVE TO PRACTICAL

Answer only one question

1)

An object of mass M is hung on the spring balance . The pointer position X of the balance is read and the
weight W 1 of the object in a beaker is determined. The object is then gradually immersed Into water
contained in a beaker. As shown in the diagram above. The pointer position y of the balance is read and
the weight W2 of the objects in water is determined.

The object is again immersed into another liquid contained in a beaker marked L. The pointer position Z
of the balance is read and the weight W3 of the object in the liquid is determined. The whole procedure
is repeated for five other values of M in each case, the corresponding values of W1, W2, and W 3 are
determined from the corresponding pointer positions X,Y and Z on the balance .

Figures 1, a,b and c show the pointer positions X,Y and Z for the masses M in air, water and the liquid
marked L respectively where I = 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 respectively.

I) Measure and record the pointer positions X, Y and Z


II) Determine the corresponding values of W1,W 2 ,W3
III) In each case evaluate u = W 1 and W2 and V= W1 – W3
IV) Tabulate your readings.
V) Plot a graph of v= W 1 – W 3 the vertical axis against u = W 1 – W 2 on the horizontal axis
VI) Determine the slope ,S , the graph
VII) What physical quantity does the slopes of the graph represents
VIII) State 2 precautions you would take to ensure accurate results if you were performing this
experiment in the laboratory
bi) Define relative density of a liquid

II) A solid has a volume of 30 cm 3 and density 2.4 gcm 3 . If this solid is suspended on a spring
balance with half its volume it must in water what will be the reading on the spring balance.

Figure (1) Scale : 5cm represents 1.0 × 10 -2 N


2)

An electric circuit is connected as shown in the diagram above. the battery, the key, the ammeter
and the rheostat Are connected in series and the voltmeter is connected across the battery. the key
is closed and the rheostat Is adjusted so that a small current passes in the circuit. The current I in the
second and the potential difference V are read From the ammeter and Voltmeter respectively.

The procedure is repeated five more times by adjusting the rheostat each time to obtain values of I
and V.

Figure A and figure B shows the values of I and V respectively where I = 1,2,3,4,5 and 6

I. Determine and record the real values of I and the corresponding real values of V
II. Tabulate your readings.
III. Plot a graph of the real values of high on the vertical axis and the real values of V on the
horizontal axis , starting both axes from the origin (0,0)
IV. Determine the slope S of the graph and the intercept C on the vertical axis .
V. Evaluate I) K = 1/s II) Z = c/s
VI. State two precautions you would take if you were to perform the experiment in the
laboratory.

bi). Distinguish between the EMF and terminal Potential difference of a cell.

ii). State two advantages of a lead acid accumulator over a Leclanche cell.

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