Practical Experiments in Physics - Book 1

Part of the series Practical Experiments in Physics.

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Practical work has a definitive place in any Physics course. Performing an experiment and seeing a law of physics unfold in front of your eyes can have a profound impact on both students and teachers. Practical Experiments in Physics presents a range of Physics experiments in a self-contained format that senior physics students will find easy to follow. A logical layout inspires maximum use of experimental time with a clearly defined and achievable aim or purpose to each experiment. To assist with planning, a list includes the basic equipment necessary for each experiment but also allows for flexibility. The growing use of calculator and computer-based data-logging equipment means traditional equipment can be supplemented by new technology. A step-by-step method follows, allowing students to set up the equipment and rapidly begin collecting results. Practical Experiments in Physics presents experiments in a self-contained format with step-by-step instructions, diagrams and suggestions to the teacher, to ensure the experiment runs smoothly. Answers and expected results have been provided where appropriate.

Book 1

Topics included:

• Voltage Dividers
• Inducing Current in a Coiled Conductor
• Copper Wire Testing
• Mechanical Hysteresis
• Falling Objects
• Ticker Timers
• Newton’s Second Law
• Gravitational Potential Energy
• Addition of Colours
• Reflection from a Plane Mirror
• Images in Plane Mirror
• Refraction of Light
• Focal Length of Concave Mirror
• Images Formed by a Convex Lens
• Cantilever
• Suspension Bridge
• Heat Capacity
• Specific Heat Capacity of Aluminium