Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Apparatus: (i) a galvanometer of known resistance, (ii) accumulator, (iii) high values
resistance box, (iv) resistance wire as shunt, (v) plug keys, (vi) copper voltameter, (vii) rheostat,
(viii) stop-watch, (ix) connecting wires.
𝐼𝑔 × 𝐺
𝑆=
𝐼 − 𝐼𝑔
where,
Ig = the maximum current that passes through the galvanometer for full scale deflection,
If a wire of radius r and specific resistance σ is used as the shunt, then the required
length l of the wire is given by
𝜋𝑟 2 𝑆
𝑙=
𝜎
Again, the value of current Ig is given by,
𝐼𝑔 = 𝐶𝑠 × 𝑁
where,
𝐸
𝐶𝑠 =
𝑛(𝑅 + 𝐺)
where,
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Circuit Diagrams:
Experimental results:
(iii) Total number of divisions on either side of the zero of galvanometer scale,
N = ……... divisions
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B. Determination of S:
Galvanometer Galvanometer 𝑰𝒈 × 𝑮
Required range 𝑺=
resistance G Current Ig 𝑰 − 𝑰𝒈
(A)
(Ω) (A) (Ω)
𝜋𝑟 2 𝑆
(iii) Required length of the shunt wire, 𝑙 = = ……… cm
𝜎
Mass m in gm
Reading of converted Correction
of the cathode Total Actual
No. galvanometer Mass in gm to be
at the time current
of of deposition 𝑾 applied in
in in Amp in sec 𝒊 = 𝒁𝒕
obs. Beginning End W = 𝒎𝟏 – 𝒎𝟐 Amp
divisions 𝑰 t A
𝒊′ = × 𝒏 𝒎𝟏 𝒎𝟐 𝒊 − 𝒊′
‘n’ 𝑵
1
2
3
4
5
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Graph : A graph is drawn by plotting 𝒊′ along x-axis and 𝒊 − 𝒊′ along y-axis. This graph is
known as the calibration curve for the converted galvanometer.
Results:
(i) The length of the shunt wire of Copper required to convert the given galvanometer into an
ammeter of range ……. A is …...…. cm.
(ii) The attached graph represents the calibration curve of the converted galvanometer over the
given range.
(ii) In determining figure of merit, the resistance introduced in the resistance box should be
high, otherwise the galvanometer may be damaged.
(iii) The length of the shunt wire should be exactly equal to the calculated value.
(iv) During calibration, mass of the cathode plate should be measured by a sensitive balance.
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