High School and Undergraduate Physics Practicals: With 3D Simulations

Cover
Half Title
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
About the Author
Introduction
	Background
	This Book
	The Scientific Approach
	Recording and Processing Uncertainties
	Using a Spreadsheet
	Controlling the Simulations
	Thanks
1 Millikan’s Oil Drop Experiment
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
2 Planck’s Constant
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Circuit
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
3 Rutherford’s Gold Foil Experiment
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulator
	The Results
	Further Discussion
4 Measuring the Acceleration Due to Gravity
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
5 Average Velocity Using an AirTrack
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
6 Determining Acceleration Using an AirTrack
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
7 Confirmation of Newton’s Second Law
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
8 Showing Conservation of Energy Using an AirTrack
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
9 Conservation of Momentum in an Inelastic Collision Using an AirTrack
	Introduction
	Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
10 Hooke’s Law
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulator
	The Results
	Further Discussion
11 Young’s Modulus
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulator
	The Results
	Further Discussion
12 Velocity of Rifle Shell Using a Ballistic Balance
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
13 Simple Pendulum
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
14 Simple Harmonic Motion Using a Mass-Spring System
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
15 Capacitor Charge and Discharge
	Introduction
	Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Circuit
	The Physics
	Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
16 The Internal Resistance of a Dry Cell
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Circuit
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
17 The IV Characteristics of a Diode
	Introduction
	Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Circuit
	The Variables
	Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
18 The IV Characteristics of a Filament Lightbulb
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Circuit
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
19 The Resistivity of Constantan
	Introduction
	Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Circuit
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
20 Resistors in Series and Parallel
	Introduction
	Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
21 Heat Transfer
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
22 Boyle’s Law
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
23 Charles’s Law
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
24 Mechanical Equivalent of Heat
	Introduction
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
25 Specific Heat Capacity of Brass
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
26 Investigation of Mechanical Waves
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
27 Measuring the Speed of Water Ripples
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
28 Infrared Radiation
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
29 Diffraction Using a Monochromatic Laser
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
30 Inverse Square Law for Gamma Radiation
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
31 Refraction of Light
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
32 Magnetic Field Due to a Coil of Wire
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method – Current and Magnetic Field
	The Method – Number of Turns and Magnetic Field
	The Method – Radial Distance and Magnetic Field
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
33 Investigation of Magnetic Flux of a Current-Carrying Wire
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
34 Magnetic Flux Linkage
	Introduction
	The Objective
	The Apparatus
	The Variables
	The Physics
	The Method
	The Simulation
	The Results
	Further Discussion
Appendix 1 Uncertainties
Appendix 2 Using Excel for the Results
Appendix 3 Controlling the Simulations
Index