Department of Mathematics

Physics Laboratory

Physics is the experimental science studying natural phenomena. Its scientific principles and laws always pose demands on the experimental control and confirmation in practices. Tasks for laboratory practices are studying of the physical phenomena, checking validities of the physical principles and laws from theoretical situations in practice. Performing laboratory works by the students provide practices for checking and fixing on theoretical materials and also gaining skills for solving the experimental problems and for implementation of methods in measurements and assessments of physical quantities.

18 laboratory works included in the training program are carried out as an inventions of PASCO SCIENTIFIC (USA).

DEVICES/PROGRAMS USED IN LABORATORIES

Force Table and Mass Set;
Speed & Acceleration Set;
Ballistic Pendulums;
Complete Rotational System;
Resonance Tube;
Thermal Conductivity Apparatus;
Thermal Expansion Apparatus;
Oscilloscope;
Frequency Generator;
Basic Electricity Board;
Complete Coil Set;
Multimeter;
DataStudio Program and Sensors.

Actıvıtıes

Experimental addition of vectors;
Measurement of kinematic quantity;
Experimental proof of Newton’s law;
Experiments on centripetal force;
Experimental studies on acoustic resonance;
Researches on thermal expansion and conduction of the materials;
Experimental proofs about the accuracies of the laws of Ohm’s and Kirchoff’s;
Experiments on characteristics of diode, transistor, condensator, transformator in the circuit;
Conducting computer aided experiments using the data-studio software and sensors.

MECHANICS AND THERMODYNAMICS

Super Pulley Force Table ME-9447B including

Write-on/wipe-off 25 cm diameter table with detachable legs;

Three adjustable super pulleys with clamps;

Spool of string.

The Super Pulley Force Table uses super pulleys to reduce friction for more accurate results in vector experiments. This Force Table is easy to use, easy to store and inexpensive. Students can independently investigate the addition of vector forces and resolve vectors into their components.

Micrometer Caliper

Metal cylinder;
Ruler;
Caliper;
Micrometer;
Beaker;
Electronic scales.

Smart Timer ME-9204B

Photogate;
Support for photogate;
and tag

Determination of acceleration of gravity.

2.0 m Air Track SF-9214

Gliders-13 cm long; 170 g; with rubber band bumpers (2);
Air Track Accessory Kit (SF-9295);
Mounting hardware (2 single-leg screws, 2 double-leg screws, (1) 4 mm wrench, (1) 5 mm wrench);
One double leg with adjustable feet;
Fixed-end stops (2).

Experimental verification of the 2nd law of Newton.

A classic physics demonstration by applying the laws of Conservation of Energy and Conservation of Momentum to calculate the velocity of a projectile with no more than simple mass and distance measurements..

Ballistic Pendulum ME-6830

Ballistic Pendulum and Base;
Projectile Launcher (Short Range);
2.5 cm Plastic Balls (2);
2.5 cm Steel Balls (2);
Masses (2);
2-D Collision Accessory;
Nylon Washers (2);
Thumbscrews (2);
Safety Glasses (2 pairs);
Operations and Experiment Manual.

Complete Rotational System ME-8950A

Rotating Platform (ME-8951);
Rotational Inertia Accessory (ME-8953);
Centripetal Force Accessory (ME-8952);
Instruction Manual.

PASCO's Complete Rotational System provides a range of experiments in centripetal force, angular momentum and rotational motion. A unique set of accessories makes it an ideal tool for experiments in torque, friction, magnetic levitation and Faraday's Law.

With PASCO's Thermal Expansion Apparatus, students can accurately and easily investigate the expansion of metals with increasing temperature.

Thermal Expansion Apparatus TD-8558A

Base: 70 cm long extruded aluminum, with built-in dial gauge and thermistor;
Expansion tubes: steel, copper and aluminum; 16 mm dia;
Foam insulator;
Laboratory manual.

The Resonance Tube lets you investigate the propagation of sound waves in a tube. The waves in the tube are produced by a built in speaker. Drive the speaker with a function generator to create stable wave patterns at specified frequencies. You can observe standing wave patterns in a closed tube or open tube, and locate nodes and antinodes while varying the length of the tube.

Resonance Tube WA-9612

90 cm Acrylic Tube with mounting stand and built-in millimeter scale;
Piston and Rod for adjusting tube length;
Miniature Microphone;
Microphone Probe Rod for examining the waveform inside the tube;
Speaker Assembly;
Two holes with slip ring covers;
BNC-to-Banana Plug Adapter (used to connect to ScienceWorkshop interface);
Instruction Manual and Experiment Guide.

One of the most important considerations for buildings in the modern world is their ability to provide good thermal insulation. This apparatus provides students a means of observing and quantifying heat flow across a constant temperature differential. Students use 5 common materials as test samples — glass, wood, polycarbonate, masonite and sheetrock

Thermal Conductivity Apparatus TD-8561

Stand with insulating pads;
Steam chamber;
Ice molds (2);
Materials: 12.7 cm square of glass, wood, polycarbonate, masonite and sheetrock;
Plastic tubing for connecting steam generator;
Instruction manual and experiment guide.

ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM