Preface 1.INTRODUCTION 1.1Safety 1.2Laboratory Objectives 1.3Development of Character and Sense of Responsibility 1.4Preparation for the Actual Laboratory Work 1.5Equipment Care 1.6Materials to Be Provided by the Student 1.7Performance of the Experiment 1.8Experimental Report 1.9Proficiency in the Laboratory 1.10Use of the Origin Software 2.EXPERIMENTAL UNCERTAINTY AND DATA ANALYSIS 2.1Measurement 2.2Types of Errors 2.3Statistical Analysis of Random Errors 2.4Accuracy and Precision 2.5Uncertainty 2.6Instrument Error 2.7Propagation of Uncertainties 2.8Significant Figures 2.9Computations with Measured Values 2.10Graphical Representation of Data 2.11Least-Squares Fitting Problems for Chapter 2 3.EXPERIMENTS 3.1Measurement of Resistance by Ammeter-Voltmeter Method 3.2Use Hall Effect to Measure Magnetic Field 3.3The Oscilloscope 3.4Measurement of the Young's Modulus of Wire by Elongating 3.5Laser Holography 3.6Newton's Rings 3.7Polarized Light 3.8Measuring Laser Wavelength and Index of Refraction of Air by Michelson Interferometer 3.9Measurement of the Apex Angle of a Prism and the Wavelengths of Mercury Lights Using a Spectrometer 3.10The Franck-Hertz Experiment 3.11The Millikan Oil Drop Experiment 3.12The Wheatstone Bridge and the Prototype of Electric Balance 3.13Measuring the Ultrasonic Speed 3.14The Photoelectric Effect 3.15The Potentiometer APPENDIX ILaboratory Report Writing Format A1-1Abstract A1-2Introduction A1-3Experimental Procedure A1-4Results A1-5Discussion A1-6Conclusion A1-7References A1-8Appendices APPENDIX IIMaterials Properties and Physical Constants APPENDIX IIIPhysical Experiments I Sample Examination Paper Part AMultiple Choice Part BLong Questions Answers to Sample Questions References
