Objectives

The purpose of the practical work in Physics for first-year students is to foster a deeper understanding of fundamental concepts through hands-on experimentation to promote various levels of cognitive skills development.

After completing the practical works of this module, the student will be able to :

  • Demonstrate comprehension of the behavior of capacitors in circuits, including charging and discharging processes.

  • Understand the operation of an oscilloscope, including its controls, probe usage, and waveform display.

  • Explain the relationship between voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, frequency, and period in electrical circuits.

  • Applying:

  • Analyze experimental data to identify patterns and relationships between voltage, current, capacitance, and time during the charging and discharging of a capacitor.

  • Analyze waveforms displayed on the oscilloscope to identify waveform characteristics and infer properties of the electrical signal being measured.

  • Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of experimental results obtained during the practical work, considering factors such as experimental error and measurement uncertainty.

  • Create and present reports summarizing experimental findings, interpretations, and conclusions, demonstrating a synthesis of theoretical knowledge and practical skills.