University of Lagos, Nigeria , PHS 221, Practical Physics

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Title:

PHS 221, Practical Physics

Institution:

University of Lagos, Nigeria

Level:

Degree.

Description:

List of experiments:
1. Propagation of Errors.
2. Determination of moment of Inertia by Bifilar Suspension. 3. Modulus of Rigidity of a flat spiral spring.
4. Searle's method for modulus of rigidity of a wire.
5. The cantilever method for modulus of Rigidity.
6. The Torsion balance method for Surface Tension.
7. Transverse Vibrations of a string (Melde's Experiment). 8. Alternating Course Measurements.
9. Forbes' Bar Experiment for Heat Conductivity.
10. Focal Length by magnification.
11. Experiments with microscope.
12. Experiments with the prism spectrometer.
13. Newton's Rings Experiment.
14. The Potentiometer.
15. (i) Comparison of emfs.
(ii) Measurement of Internal Resistance.
(iii) Calibration of ameter.
(iv) Determination of unknown resistance.
16. Experiments with Post Office Box.
17. The Carey Forster Bridge.
18. Laws of Electromagnetic Induction.
19. Deflection and vibration magnetometer.
20. Experiments with Cathode Ray Tube.
21. Experiments on Thermoelectric phenomena.
22. Polarised Light experiments.

Assessment is by assignments and examination.

Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included:
Bachelor of Science Honours in Education/Physics.

Languages:

English

Media and methods employed: Printed text, tV broadcast, radio broadcasts, face-to-face tutorials.

Printed correspondence texts prepared by institution, face-to-face tuition, radio, television via cable.

Administrative information:

This course is equivalent to 1 hours of instruction per week. It is a 1 semester course (15 weeks) and awards 1 unit.

Classification:

070430 PHYSICS

Date:

01 September 1992 bb
Source: COSIT Brochure

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