PH217 : Physics Lab ІІ (Mechanics & Properties of Matter)

Department

Physics

Academic Program

Bachelor in Physics

Type

Compulsory

Credits

01

Prerequisite

PH111PH210

Overview

The course contains many laboratory experiments that cover the physical basics of mechanics, heat, and laboratory measurements. It includes the measurement of physical parameters such as dimensions, temperature, pressure, viscosity, friction coefficient, and gravitational acceleration. The course also focuses on organizing the independent experiment, obtaining data, analyzing data, and preparing scientific reports.

Intended learning outcomes

By studying the course the student will be able to:_1- Explain how to calculate areas and volumes of regular-shaped objects.2- It fulfills Boyle's law in practice.3- Determine the different modulus of elasticity of materials, the surface tension of liquids, and the coefficient of viscosity.4- Uses basic laboratory tools (vernier feet, micrometer, sensitive balance).5- Distinguish between different elastic modulus of materials.6- Stock's law is applied to determine the viscosity coefficient.7- Explain the uncertainty of the measurements.8- A manometer is used to measure pressure.9- Calculates physical quantities that cannot be measured directly.10- Calculate the period of simple harmonic motion.11- Define static equilibrium practically.

Teaching and learning methods

1- Short lectures.

2- Discussion and follow-up during the lab.

Methods of assessments

  1. Laboratory and theory midterm exam 25%
  2. Lab reports 25%
  3. Laboratory and theoretical final exam 50%

Course contents

Week Due

Lab.

Lectures

contact hours

Topics List

1

3

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3

Introduction: Error analysis: uncertainties, types of errors, quantifying errors in measurements, standard deviation of the measurements, propagation of uncertainties and scientific report writing.

1

3

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3

Measurements: Volume of cylinder using Vernier calipers, Diameter and area of cross-section of a given wire using the Micrometer, Radius of curvature of spherical surface using Spherometer.

1

3

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3

Determination of the Acceleration of Gravity by Means of Simple Pendulum.

1

3

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3

Young's modulus of a wire using Searle's method.

1

3

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3

Hawk's law.

1

3

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3

Measurements of static and dynamic friction.

1

3

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3

Determination Sold Coefficient by Static Torsion

1

3

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3

Viscosity of liquid using the Stoke's method.

1

3

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3

Verification of Boyle's law and the determination of the atmospheric.

1

3

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3

Surface tension by capillary rise.

2

6

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6

Rigidity modulus of a rod using the static method, and revision

Learning Resources

Text Book

Reference's name

publisher

Release

Author

A Laboratory Manual of Physics

Edward Arnold

5th Edition

F.Tyler

Additional References

Physics Laboratory Manual

Cengage Learning

4th Edition

Loyd, David