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Physics Experiment No 3

Physics experiment 3

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Experiment 3

Aim
To verify the law of combination (series) of resistances R1 R2
using a metre bridge. R1 R2
Rs
Apparatus Required Resistances ir
series
Ametre bridge, a Leclanche cell (or battery eliminator), mummmmmmmummmmmm mmmmnmmmme

a galvanometer, a resistance box, a one-way key, a (100 - )


jockey, two resistance wires or two resistance coils, a set
Square, sandpaper and connecting wires.
Circuit diagram for series combination of resistors
Theory Procedure
1. If two or more than two resistors say R,, R, Ra,
are connected in series, then their resultant resistance 1. Draw the circuit diagram as shown in fig. 9.
R is equal to the sum of individual resistances 2. Make connections with one resistance coil (on wire)
connected in series, i.e. R, in the right gap of the metre bridge and resistance
R, = R+ R, t Rg t... box in the left gap as done in experiment 1.
be 3. Find the value of resistance R, repeating the steps as
2. The value of unknown resistance S can
in experiment 1.
determined using metre bridge by the formula
4. Replace the resistance coil (on wire) R with
resistance coil (on wire) R, and repeat the same steps
S = R
to find the value of resistance Ry.
5. Now connect the resistance coils R, and R, in series
where Ris the resistance introduced in known arm by as shown in fig. 9 in the right gap of the metre bridge
the resistance box and lis the length of metre bridge and find the resistance of the series combination R
wire from zero end to the balance point for which
galvanometer shows no deflection. repeating the same steps as above.
6. Record all observations in a tabular form.
3. All the plugs inthe resistance box should be tight.
t. Ihe plug in key should be inserted only when the observations are to be taken and remove the plug
as soon as one observation is completed.
5. Move the jockey gently over the wire of the metre bridge.
6. Null point on metre bridge wire should be obtained between 40 to 60 cm.
7. Keep the connecting wires straight to avoid induction effect.
Sources of Error
1. The connections may not be clean and tight.
2. All the plugs in the resistance box may not be tight.
3. Resistanceof the coil (on wire) may change due to heating of wires.
4. The wire may not be of uniform thickness.
Table for determination of resistance
Resistance
Resistance from Length Length Mean
Resistance
coil
S. No. resistance box R AB = BC =(100-ßr-Aresistance
(ohm) (cm) (cm) (ohm)
(ohm)
1 R =
R 2 R= R=
3 R=
1.

2 R=
3 P=
1
R and R in
series
2. R=
3 R=

Calculations
1. Value of resistance of first coil (or wire)
.ohm.

Find value for each observation R, R and R, then take their mean
R= .ohm.
3
2. Value of resistance of second coil (or wire)
R
-
Find value for each observation R,, R, and R, then take their mean
R, +R + R .s... ohm.
R, = 3
3. Value of resistance of series combination of resistance coils (or wire)
R |R=.....ohm.
Find value for each observation R, R and R, then take their mean
R, = R, +R, + R = . .ohm.

4. Theoretically thevalue of resistance of seriescombination


R =R + Ry
=... t.....
=...... ohm.
Result
Within limits of experimental error, experimental and theoretical values of resistance of series
combination of resistance coils R, are same. Hence, law of resistors in series is verified.
Precautions
1. Remove insulation from theends of the connecting wires using a sandpaper.
2. All the connections should be neat,clean and tight.

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