Phys 224 Spring 2025
Laboratory Physics II
Laboratory experiments coordinated with lecture topics in Phys 214
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The objective of this experiment is to investigate continuous spectra qualitatively and line spectra quantitatively. The Balmer series of hydrogen will be measured, then calculated.
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- No Theory and Procedure this Week
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The objective of this lab is to qualitatively study conducting and insulating materials, electric charges, and charge transfer.
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Students will map equipotential lines and electric field lines of two charge arrangements and measure the electric field strength of each arrangement
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Students will build basic circuits to explore the effects of several electronic components. Proper usage of the digital multimeter will be introduced.
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- Theory and Procedure
- Prelab
- Worksheet Provided in Lab
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The objective of this lab is to determine the resistance of several resistors by applying Ohm's Law. Students will also be introduced to the resistor color code and refresh their graphing skills.
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The objective of this lab is to study circuits with resistors connected in series, parallel, and a combination of both arrangements.
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The objective is to investigate an exponential curve by analysis of an RC circuit. Our RC circuit will be a resistor R and a capacitor C connected in parallel.
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The objective of this lab is to measure the magnitude of Earth’s magnetic field in Oxford, MS.
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The objective of this experiment is to measure the effects of a magnetic field on a current carrying conductor.
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The objective of this experiment is to study the behavior of light using the ray model.
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The objective of this experiment is to measure the focal lengths of a converging lens and a diverging lens and investigate magnification.
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- No Theory and Procedure this Week
- No Prelab this Week
- No Worksheet this Week
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The objective of this experiment is to study diffraction and interference and to determine the wavelength of a laser's light.