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Projects for Exercising - Basic 2
Practical Part
No.: EE 040
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2008
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PROJECTS FOR EXERCISING - BASIC 2
CONTENTS
Page
Learning objectives
PRACTICAL EXERCISE 1
Electrochemistry - Electrolysis
PRACTICAL EXERCISE 2
Electrochemistry - Secondary cell
PRACTICAL EXERCISE 3
Electrochemistry - Lead-acid accumulator
10
PRACTICAL EXERCISE 4
Voltage sources under no-load and under load
14
PRACTICAL EXERCISE 5
Voltage sources connected in series
17
PRACTICAL EXERCISE 6
Voltage sources connected in parallel
19
PRACTICAL EXERCISE 7
Magnetic field due to a current in a conductor
22
PRACTICAL EXERCISE 8
Magnetic field due to a current in a loop of wire
25
PRACTICAL EXERCISE 9
Magnetic field due to a current in a coil
27
PRACTICAL EXERCISE 10
Force between conductors carrying currents
29
PRACTICAL EXERCISE 11
Force on a current carrying conductor in a magnetic field
32
PRACTICAL EXERCISE 12
Forces on a current carrying coil in a magnetic field
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PRACTICAL TEST
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examine the behaviour of voltage sources under no-load and under load.
This practical section is intended to demonstrate and extend the knowledge gained from
the theoretical part. This can be effected by demonstration, as well as by group work.
PRACTICAL EXERCISE 1
Electrochemistry - Electrolysis
1. TASK
The aim is to demonstrate the use of electrolysis using electroplating (with copper) as an
example.
2. EQUIPMENT
-
Copper electrode
Carbon electrode
Power supply
Ammeter
Test leads
Immerse one copper electrode and one carbon electrode in the tank with the
electrolyte (copper sulphate solution).
Adjust the voltage so that the current density in the plating tank is 20 mA/cm2 of the
surface to be plated.
Result:
After the demonstration has been completed, the carbon electrode which has been coated
with copper is to have the copper removed by reversing the polarity of the voltage.
PRACTICAL EXERCISE 2
Electrochemistry - Secondary cell
1. TASK
The aim is to examine the charging and discharging processes for secondary cell.
2. EQUIPMENT
Lead electrodes
Power supply
Voltmeter
Incandescent lamp 2 V
Lamp holder
Test leads
Immerse two lead electrodes, thoroughly cleaned of oxide residue, into the tank
containing electrolyte (dilute sulphuric acid).
Adjust the voltage in such a way that approx. 100 mA d.c. is flowing.
Allow the charging current to flow a few minutes, and observe the lead electrodes
during the process.
Result:
Discharge process:
-
Result:
PRACTICAL EXERCISE 3
Electrochemistry - Lead-acid accumulator
1. TASK
The aim is to charge a lead-acid accumulator, observing the necessary safety regulations.
2. EQUIPMENT
-
Ammeter
Voltmeter
Charging unit
Hydrometer
Battery tester
Test leads
Distilled water
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Safety regulations:
-
When transporting accumulators, take care that no electrolyte comes in contact with
the skin or clothing (risk of corrosive burns).
When charging, open the vent plugs; a chemical reaction takes place inside the
accumulator, and this generates gases.
Accordingly, never smoke in the vicinity of batteries emitting gas, or use a naked flame
when close to them - there is a considerable risk of explosion.
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Clean accumulators, which have become very dirty, with tap water.
Always ensure that the poles are clean. Clean them and apply petroleum jelly
(vaseline).
The charging current should amount to approx. 1/10 of the rated capacitance (rated
capacitance 42 Ah = 4.2 A Charging current).
Test the accumulator either with the hydrometer (density of the acid), or by testing the
level of the charge with a battery tester (voltmeter with load resistors connected in
parallel).
Density
Voltage
[g/cm]
[v]
Measurement 1
Measurement 2
Measurement 3
Measurement 4
Measurement 5
Measurement 6
Measurement 7
Measurement 8
Measurement 9
Measurement 10
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Battery tester
Density of acid
Voltage
[g/cm]
[V]
Charged cell
Partially charged cell
Normally discharged cell
Fully discharged cell
Once the lead-acid accumulator has been charged, the charging process can be
terminated.
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PRACTICAL EXERCISE 4
Voltage sources under no-load and under load
1. TASK
The aim is to examine the behaviour of a voltage source under no-load and under load.
2. EQUIPMENT
-
Switch
Incandescent lamp
Lamp holder
Battery 1.5 V
Ammeter
Voltmeter
Test leads
14
Result:
15
Measure the current I and the terminal voltage U with the switch closed.
I [A]
Result:
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PRACTICAL EXERCISE 5
Voltage sources connected in series
1. TASK
The aim is to examine the behaviour of voltage sources connected in series, under noload and under load.
2. EQUIPMENT
-
Switch
Lamp holder
Batteries 1.5 V
Ammeter
Voltmeter
Test leads
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Measure the current and the terminal voltages with the switch closed.
Switch open:
No-load voltage battery 1 U01 [V]
No-load voltage battery 2 U02 [V]
Total no-load voltage
U0 [V]
Switch closed:
Terminal voltage battery 1 U1 [V]
Terminal voltage battery 2 U2 [V]
Total terminal voltage
Current
U [V]
I [A]
Result:
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PRACTICAL EXERCISE 6
Voltage sources connected in parallel
1. TASK
The aim is to examine the behaviour of voltage sources connected in parallel, under noload and under load.
2. EQUIPMENT
-
Switch
Lamp holder
Battery 1.5 V
Ammeter
Voltmeter
Test leads
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Measure the current and the terminal voltage with the switch closed.
Switch open:
No-load voltage battery 1 U01 [V]
No-load voltage battery 2 U02 [V]
Total no-load voltage
U0 [V]
Switch closed:
Terminal voltage battery 1 U1 [V]
Terminal voltage battery 2 U2 [V]
Total terminal voltage
Current
U [V]
I [A]
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Result:
..
..
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PRACTICAL EXERCISE 7
Magnetic field due to a current in a conductor
1. TASK
The aim is to make visible the lines of the magnetic field of a conductor under current.
2. EQUIPMENT
-
Battery, 12 V/45 Ah
Switch
Copper conductor, 6 mm
Connecting leads, 4 mm
Paper
Magnetic needles
Iron filings
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If the switch is now closed, current can flow, and the iron filings will arrange
themselves in a pattern around the conductor.
Result:
Now repeat the experiment, and instead of the iron filings, three or four magnetic
needles around the conductor.
Now observe the magnetic needles, before and during the current flow.
Now reverse the current in the conductor loop (exchange + and -), and observe the
magnetic needles once again.
Result:
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If we imagine a corkscrew or a screw being screwed in the direction of the current, the
direction of rotation corresponds to the direction of the field lines.
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PRACTICAL EXERCISE 8
Magnetic field due to a current in a loop of wire
1. TASK
The aim is to plot the magnetic field due to a current in a circular loop of wire.
2. EQUIPMENT
-
Battery 12 V
Switch, 25
A Copper conductor, 6 mm
Connecting leads, 4 mm
Paper
Magnetic needles
Iron filings
25
The conductor is shaped to form a circular loop and is pushed through the sheet of paper.
Pour some iron filings onto the paper.
-
If the switch is now closed, current can flow, and the iron filings will arrange
themselves in a pattern around the conductor.
Result:
Now repeat the experiment and instead of the iron filings, place three or four magnetic
needles around both conductors.
Observe the magnetic needles, before and during the current flow.
Result:
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PRACTICAL EXERCISE 9
Magnetic field due to a current in a coil
1. TASK
The aim is to show the direction of the magnetic field due to a current in a coil, with the aid
of magnetic needles.
2. EQUIPMENT
-
Ammeter
Magnetic needles
Power supply
Test Ieads
27
Observe the magnetic needles before and during the current flow.
Result:
The north and south poles of a coil under current can also be determined by the "coil
rule".
Result:
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PRACTICAL EXERCISE 10
Force between two conductors carrying currents
1. TASK
The aim is to examine the force between two parallel current carrying conductors.
2. EQUIPMENT
-
Ammeter
Power supply
Test leads
Switch
Stand material
29
Observe the metal strips before and after the current flow.
Result:
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Observe the metal strips before and during the current flow.
Result:
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PRACTICAL EXERCISE 11
Force on a current carrying conductor in a magnetic field
1. TASK
The aim is to examine the force on a current carrying conductor in a magnetic field.
2. EQUIPMENT
-
Conductive trapeze
Ammeter
Switch
Power supply
Test leads
Stand material
32
The power supply is now switched on. The current flows through the conductive
trapeze (approx. 1.5 to 2 A).
Reverse the current flowing in the trapeze (the current flows in the opposite direction).
Switch the power supply on again, and observe what happens to the trapeze.
Finally, the permanent magnet is turned round, thus reversing the direction of the
magnetic field. The direction of the current in the conductive trapeze is maintained.
33
Result:
The direction of movement of the conductor can also be determined by means of the
"left-hand-rule".
Result:
34
PRACTICAL EXERCISE 12
Forces an a current carrying coil in a magnetic field
1. TASK
The aim is to examine the forces acting an a coil, carrying a current, in a magnetic field.
2. EQUIPMENT
-
Moving coil
Ammeter
Power supply
Test leads
Stand material
35
The power supply is now switched on. The d.c. voltage is slowly increased. The
current (max. 7 A) flows through the coil.
Switch the power supply on again, and observe what happens to the coil.
Finally, the direction of the magnetic field of the permanent magnet is reversed.
Result:
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Immerse one copper electrode and one carbon electrode in the tank with the
electrolyte (copper sulphate solution).
Adjust the voltage so that the current density in the plating tank is approx. 20 mA/cm
of the surface to be plated.
38
Result:
-
After the demonstration has been completed, the carbon electrode which has been coated
with copper is to have the copper removed by reversing the polarity of the voltage.
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Immerse two lead electrodes, thoroughly cleaned of oxide residue, into the tank
containing electrolyte (dilute sulphuric acid).
Adjust the voltage in such a way that approx. 100 mA d.c. is flowing. AIIow the
charging current to flow for a few minutes, and observe the lead electrodes during the
process.
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Result:
-
The negative oxygen ions form a brown lead oxide an the positive plate (PbO2).
- = Lead (Pb)
Discharge process:
-
Result:
-
41
Safety regulations:
-
When transporting accumulators, take care that no electrolyte comes in contact with
the skin or clothing (risk of corrosive burns).
42
When charging, open the vent-plugs; a chemical reaction takes place inside the
accumulator, and this generates gases.
Accordingly, never smoke in the vicinity, of batteries emitting gas, or use a naked
flame when close to them - there is a considerable risk of explosion.
Clean accumulators, which have become very dirty, with tap water.
Always ensure that the poles are clean. Clean them and apply petroleum jelly
(Vaseline).
The charging current should amount to approx. 1/10 of the rated capacitance (rated
capacitance 42 Ah: 4,2 A charging current).
Test the accumulator either with the hydrometer (density of the acid), or by testing the
level of the charge with a battery tester (voltmeter with load resistors connected in
parallel).
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Density
Voltage
[g/cm]
[V]
Battery tester
Measurement 1
Measurement 2
Measurement 3
Measurement 4
Measurement 5
Measurement 6
Measurement 7
Measurement 8
Measurement 9
Measurement 10
Density of acid
Voltage
[g/cm]
[V]
Charged cell
1.28
2.4
1.23
1.18
1.8
1.14
1.73
Once the lead-acid accumulator has been charged, the charging process can be
terminated.
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1.5
1.5
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Result:
If the voltage source is not under load, the terminal voltage U is the same as the no-load
voltage U0.
Voltage source under load:
Measure the current I and the terminal voltage U with the switch closed.
I [A]
Result:
-
The terminal voltage U, because of this internal voltage drop Ui, is smaller than the noload voltage U0.
46
Measure the current and the terminal voltages with the switch closed.
Switch open:
No-load voltage battery 1 U01 [V]...
1.5
1.5
U0 [V]
47
Switch closed:
Terminal voltage battery 1 U01 [V]...
Terminal voltage battery 2 U02 [V]
Total terminal voltage
U0 [V]
Current
[A]
Result:
-
The total no-load voltage is as great as the total of the partial no-load voltages.
The total internal resistance is as great as the total of the partial resistances.
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Measure the current and the terminal voltage with the switch closed.
Switch open:
No-load voltage battery 1 U01 [V]...
1.5
1.5
1.5
U0 [V]
49
Switch closed
Terminal voltage battery 1 U01 [V]...
Terminal voltage battery 2 U02 [V]
Total terminal voltage
U0 [V]
Current
[A]
Result:
-
The capacitance of equal batteries connected in parallel equals the sum of the
individual capacitance values.
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If the switch is now closed, current can flow, and the iron filings will arrange
themselves in a pattern around the conductor.
Result:
When current flows through the conductor, a magnetic field is created around it.
51
Now repeat the experiment, and instead of the iron filings, place three or four magnetic
needles around the conductor.
Now observe the magnetic needles, before and during the current flow.
Now reverse the current in the conductor loop (exchange + and -), and observe the
magnetic needles once again.
Result:
The direction of the lines of the magnetic field of a conductor under current depends an
the direction in which the current is flowing.
"Corkscrew or screw rule":
If we imagine a corkscrew or a screw being screwed in the direction of the current, the
direction of rotation corresponds to the direction of the field lines.
52
The conductor is shaped to form a circular loop, and is pushed through the sheet of paper.
Pour some iron filings onto the paper.
-
If the switch is now closed, current can flow, and the iron filings will arrange
themselves in a pattern around the conductor.
Result:
When current flows through a circular loop, a magnetic field is created around it.
53
Now repeat the experiment and instead of the iron filings, place three or four magnetic
needles around both conductors.
Observe the magnetic needles, before and during the current flow.
Result:
The conductor loop behaves like a short bar magnet, with a north and south pole.
54
Observe the magnetic needles before and during the current flow.
Result:
-
When the current flows through the coil, the magnetic fields of the individual coils
produce a common magnetic field.
Inside the coil, the field lines run parallel to one another, and are of the same density
(homogeneous magnetic field).
The field lines emerge from one end face of the coil (north pole) and enter the
opposite end face (south pole).
55
The north and south poles of a coil under current can also be determined by the "coil
rule".
Place your right hand an the coil in such a way that your fingers point in the direction of
the current flow. The extended thumb will then point in the direction of the field lines,
inside the coil.
56
Observe the metal strips before and after the current flow.
57
Result:
Two conductors, with current flowing in the same direction through them, attract one
another.
-
Observe the metal strips before and during the current flow.
Result:
Two conductors which have current flowing through them in opposite directions repel one
another.
58
The power supply is now switched on. The current flows through the conductive
trapeze (approx. 1.5 to 2 A).
Reverse the current flowing through the trapeze (the current flows in the opposite
direction).
59
Switch the power supply on again, and observe what happens to the trapeze.
Finally, the permanent magnet is turned round, thus reversing the direction of the
magnetic field. The direction of the current in the conductive trapeze is maintained.
Result:
-
The direction of the deflecting force is dependent on the direction of the magnetic field
and the direction of the current in the conductor.
The direction of movement of the conductor can also be determined by means of the
"left-hand-rule".
Hold your left hand in such a way that the field lines enter perpendicular onto the inner
surface of the hand, and so that the extended fingers point in the direction of the
current flow. Your extended thumb will then indicate the direction of deflection of the
conductor.
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The power supply is now switched on. The d.c. voltage is slowly increased. The
current I (max. 7 A) flows through the coil.
Now reverse the current flow through the coil (the current flow is inverted).
Switch the power supply on again, and observe what happens to the coil.
Finally, the direction of the magnetic field of the permanent magnet is reversed.
Result:
-
The direction of rotation of the coil is dependent on the direction of the current I
through the coil, and on the direction of the magnetic field.
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EVALUATION SHEET
Name
Control No.
Group
10
11
12
48
44
Total:
lntermediate Mark :
Date :
8
Points:
64
100
Actual points
Possible A
points
in table
Actual points
Entries
Possible points
measurements
Actual points
Carrying out
Possible points
exercise
Actual points
Sheet No.
Setting up the
Possible points
Total
KEY TO EVALUATION
PER CENT
MARK
88 100
75 87
62 74
50 61
0 49
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Practical Test
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PRACTICAL TEST
1. TASK
Connect 4.5 V voltage sources in such a way that a 12 V incandescent lamp can be
operated.
-
Measure the current I , the no-load voltage U0 , and the terminal voltage U.
2. EQUIPMENT
-
Switch, single-pole
Incandescent lamp 12 V
Lamp holder
Batteries 4.5 V
Ammeter
Voltmeter
Test leads
67
Switch open:
Total no-load voltage U0 [V]
Switched closed:
Total terminal voltage U [V]
Current
I [A]
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PRACTICAL TEST
(Solution)
Circuit diagram:
Switch open:
Total no-load voltage U0 [V]
13.5 V
Switched closed:
Total terminal voltage U [V]
Current
I [A]
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EVALUATION SHEET FOR PRACTICAL TEST
Points
Designing the circuit
Correctness
20
Cleanness
25
10
Cleanness
15
..5
Entries in table
10
Total 50
70
KEY TO EVALUATION
PER CENT
MARK
88 100
75 87
62 74
50 61
0 49
71