PHY 1281 units100 LevelSecond Semester

General Practical Physics II

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Laboratory practicals continuing from PHY 117, covering the theoretical concepts of PHY 121 through quantitative measurement, treatment of measurement errors, and graphical analysis.

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Course outline

  1. 01Continuation of quantitative measurement techniques from PHY 117
  2. 02Treatment of measurement errors
  3. 03Graphical analysis of experimental data
  4. 04Electricity and magnetism experiments
  5. 05Data collection and tabulation of observations
  6. 06Numerical and graphical analysis, drawing conclusions from data
  7. 07Preparation and presentation of practical reports

Recommended textbooks

  • Practical Physics — G.L. Squires

    4th ed. — standard lab reference

  • Physics Laboratory Manual — Loyd

    4th ed. — detailed procedures and analysis guides

How to pass PHY 128

  • Arrive at every practical knowing the theory — lab demonstrators mark understanding, not just results
  • Record ALL raw readings in your lab notebook before doing any calculations
  • Always quote uncertainties with your measurements — it demonstrates scientific rigour
  • Submit lab reports on time; late submissions lose marks even when the content is perfect

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