This is an excellent laboratory that accompanies Physics 214, calculus based physics, second semester. Major topics covered in this laboratory include waves, light, electricity, magnetism and the behavior of various circuit components. The laboratory provides an introduction or continuation to physical measurements using a variety of instruments including resonance tubes, oscilloscopes, computerized data acquisition systems, digital multimeters and interferometers.

 

Each experiment will be performed in a single session. The final class period at the end of the semester is reserved for make-up work. If you have nothing to make up you are free.

 

Materials:

Lab Manual for sale in class. $10.

Lab Notebook, any kind. Write directly into lab book.  Xerox raw (original) data for inclusion in reports. Your lab book may be checked mid semester. Hopefully in the first section you learned how to keep a complete lab book. The emphasis in this second section is your ability to communicate your experiments and results to the instructor in well-written reports.

 

Retain all returned work.

Reports are due 1 week after experiment. 10% grade reduction for late reports. After 2 weeks the instructor can refuse to accept them. Talk to me as soon as possible if you have extenuating circumstances. To pass you cannot miss more than 3 classes. During the last week you can make up one missed lab without penalty.

 

Grading:    

Each report is worth 20 points. Most, but not every week will require a report. The exercises might be graded for additional points. Your final grade will be based on the percentage of points earned. You can keep track of this for a good idea of your current grade.