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Physics - Unit 2 - Module 1 - Lab 1 - Potential Divider

The document outlines an experiment to determine the potential difference across a resistor as the resistance of the circuit is varied. Key steps include: 1) Setting up an apparatus including a power supply, Wheatstone bridge, variable resistor and galvanometer. 2) Varying the resistance of one part of the circuit and recording the potential difference across the unknown resistor. 3) Plotting the results on a graph to determine the slope and use an equation to calculate the value of the unknown resistor.

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Physics - Unit 2 - Module 1 - Lab 1 - Potential Divider

The document outlines an experiment to determine the potential difference across a resistor as the resistance of the circuit is varied. Key steps include: 1) Setting up an apparatus including a power supply, Wheatstone bridge, variable resistor and galvanometer. 2) Varying the resistance of one part of the circuit and recording the potential difference across the unknown resistor. 3) Plotting the results on a graph to determine the slope and use an equation to calculate the value of the unknown resistor.

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Date:

Topic: Potential Divider

Aim: To determine the potential difference across a resistor as the resistance of the
circuit is varied.

Related Theory:

• Paragraph containing definitions and linkages → electrical energy; cell;


electrical potential; electromotive force; potential difference; electric charge and
current, and units; electric resistance and unit.

• Paragraph containing: Sketch of inverse p.d. versus resistance; equation


1 𝑛 𝑅1 1
relating the inverse p.d. and resistance in the form y = m x + c [𝑣 = + ];
𝐸 𝑅2 𝐸
identifying each symbol in the equation.

List of Apparatus:

Power supply
Wheatstone Bridge
Unknown resistor
Variable resistor
Galvanometer
Wires
Switch
Jockey
Meter rule

Diagram of setup:
Method:

1. Set up apparatus as shown in the diagram.

2. Set the resistance R 1 to 100 .

3. Record the potential difference of the unknown resistor, R 2.

4. Repeat the process (2)  and (3) for R 1 from 200  to 600, recording, each
time, the potential difference of the unknown resistor, R 2.

𝟏
5. Plot a graph of vs n R 1 .
𝒗

6. Use the graph to determine the slope (gradient) of the graph.

1 𝑛 𝑅1 1
7. Using the equation = + , determine the practical value of R 2.
𝑣 𝐸 𝑅2 𝐸

Table of Results:

Inverse potential
Potential difference difference across from
# of resistors in R1 Total resistor in
across from R2, R2 ,
section section R1 /
V /V 𝟏
/V‒1
𝑽
1
2
3
4
5
6

Sample calculation(s):
Graph:

Observation(s):

- State 3 observations

Discussion:

- Explanation of trend
- Precautions

- Limitations

- Sources of Error

Conclusion:
MARK SCHEME

SKILL: MM
LAYOUT POSSIBLE MARKS

MANIPULATION
• Correct circuit set up. 1

• Tight and secure connection. 1 3

• Voltmeter placement across R 2. Voltmeter with correct polarity. 1

MEASUREMENTS

• Record of resistance, R 1 1

• Measurements of potential difference across R 2 1


6
• Repetition of process of R 1 2

• Repetition of process of potential difference across R 2 2

PRECAUTIONS

• Appropriate units of computation 1

• Avoids zero error / Avoids error due to parallax 1 3

• Follows instructions 1

TOTAL (12)
SKILL: ORR
LAYOUT POSSIBLE MARKS

• Organisation
- Report has appropriate sequence, correct spelling and grammar 1
used (no more than one error allowed)

• Observations
1
- At least 1 observation stated

• Diagram of setup
- Large diagram with clarity and appropriate labels
1
or
- Adequate size with clarity and well labelled

• Table
1
- Uses of appropriate table headings 2
- Recorded of units appropriately 1
• Graph
- Title of graph
1
- Suitable SCALE for each axis, CORRECT quantities plotted on 3
CORRECT axes 1
- Accurate PLOTTING of ALL recorded readings 1
• Discussion
1
- Explanation or trend
1 3
- Precautions or Limitations

- Sources of Error 1
• Conclusion
- stated in line with aim 1

TOTAL (12)

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