EXPERIMENT 5

1.0 TITLE: TORSION IN BRASS WIRE

2.0. AIM
To determine the modulus of rigidity of a brass rod by using the Torsion Apparatus.
3.0 APPARATUS
- A Advanced Torsion consisting of two end pieces with table clamps
-A mass holder
- brass metal rod
-Micrometer
-Vernier Caliper
-Meter rule
4.0 PROCEDURE
The procedure of this experiment can be seen on page 24 of the PH102 lab manual.

5.0 INTRODUCTION/THEORY
6.0 RESULT

a). Length of Rod (L) = 1.25 ± m

b). Radius of the rim (R) = 0.07 ± m

Table 1 Diameter (2r) of the brass rod

Trial Diameter (mm)

± (mm)
1 3.33
2 3.32
3 3.32
Average 3.32

Average radius of the wire = ±

Table 2

Mass (Kg) Torque (Nm) for loading (°) for unloading (°)
± (Nm) ± (°) ± (°)
0.2 52 60
0.4 62 50
0.6 72 40
0.8 82 30
1 92 20
1.2 102 0