Physics Investigatory Project 2 PDF
Physics Investigatory Project 2 PDF
INVESTIGATORY
PROJECT SESSION: 2023-2024
TOPIC: To study the factor on which the self inductance o 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.
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Declaration
I hereby declare that the Physics Project work
entitled “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.” submitted to
CBSE during the academic year 2023-24 is the
record of the original work done by me by
gaining the knowledge related to the project
from certain resources
CONTENTS:
Introduction
Aim
Apparatus Required
Theory
Circuit Diagram
Procedure
Observations
Result
Precautions
Sources of Errors
Bibliography
INTRODUCTION:
What is self-inductance?
•When an electric current is passed through an
insulated conducting coil, it gives rise to a
magnetic field in the coil so that the coil itself
behaves like a magnet.
•The magnetic flux produced by the current in
the coil is linked with the coil itself.
•As the strength of the current in the coil is
changed, the flux linked with the coil also
changes. Under such circumstances an emf is
induced in the coil too. Such emf is called a
self-induced emf and this phenomenon is
known as self-induction.
AIM:
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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
L= µ20 µrNA/
l
Where µr, = Relative magnetic permeability of
magnetic material,
µr = µ/ µ0
l= length of solenoid.
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 &
seethe 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.
OBSERVATIONS:-
1. Least count of ammeter = 0.05 A.
3. Range of ammeter = 0 – 5 A
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 increases
lightly due to heating effect of current.
2. There may be eddy current in soft iron
coil.
Bibliography
Sites used:
https://www.elprocus.com/what-is-tesla-
coil- circuit-diagram-working-its-
applications/
https://www.slideshare.net/karan_19951/se
lf-
inductance-40498923