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    This experiment aims to determine the resistivity of an unknown wire using a meter bridge. The meter bridge works according to Wheatstone's principle to calculate the unknown resistance. The resistance of the unknown wire is measured by balancing the meter bridge circuit and noting the length of the meter bridge wire at the balancing point. Multiple measurements are taken while varying the known resistance. The resistivity is then calculated using the resistance, length, diameter and area of the unknown wire. Precautions like clean connections, tight plugs, and gentle movement of the jockey are required for accurate measurements.

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    This experiment aims to determine the resistivity of an unknown wire using a meter bridge. The meter bridge works according to Wheatstone's principle to calculate the unknown resistance. The resistance of the unknown wire is measured by balancing the meter bridge circuit and noting the length of the meter bridge wire at the balancing point. Multiple measurements are taken while varying the known resistance. The resistivity is then calculated using the resistance, length, diameter and area of the unknown wire. Precautions like clean connections, tight plugs, and gentle movement of the jockey are required for accurate measurements.

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    This experiment aims to determine the resistivity of an unknown wire using a meter bridge. The meter bridge works according to Wheatstone's principle to calculate the unknown resistance. The resistance of the unknown wire is measured by balancing the meter bridge circuit and noting the length of the meter bridge wire at the balancing point. Multiple measurements are taken while varying the known resistance. The resistivity is then calculated using the resistance, length, diameter and area of the unknown wire. Precautions like clean connections, tight plugs, and gentle movement of the jockey are required for accurate measurements.

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    This experiment aims to determine the resistivity of an unknown wire using a meter bridge. The meter bridge works according to Wheatstone's principle to calculate the unknown resistance. The resistance of the unknown wire is measured by balancing the meter bridge circuit and noting the length of the meter bridge wire at the balancing point. Multiple measurements are taken while varying the known resistance. The resistivity is then calculated using the resistance, length, diameter and area of the unknown wire. Precautions like clean connections, tight plugs, and gentle movement of the jockey are required for accurate measurements.

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    Meter Bridge

    EXPERIMENT -2

    Aim:-

    To find resistance of a given wire using a metre bridge and hence determine the resistivity (specific
    resistance) of its material.

    Materials Required :-

    A metre bridge, A battery eliminator, A galvanometer, A resistance box, A jockey, A one-way key, A
    resistance wire, A screw gauge, A metre scale, A set square, Connecting wires, A piece of sandpaper, An
    unknown wire whose resistance is to be measured for determining the Resistivity.

    Theory :-

    Metre bridge apparatus is also known as a slide wire bridge. It is fixed on the wooden block and consists
    of a long wire with a uniform cross-sectional area. It has two gaps formed using thick metal strips to
    make the Wheatstone’s bridge.

    Principle:-

    According to Wheatstone’s principle, we have:

    X = (100-l) *R/l

    Where R= known resistance placed in the left gap from the Resistance Box.

    Unknown resistance X in right gap of meter bridge.

    Then the specific resistance (Resistivity) of the material of the wire can be calculated as :-

    ₰ = RA/l

    Where ,

    R is the radius of the wire

    L is the length of the meter bridge wire from zero end upto Balancing point .
    Procedure

    1. The arrangement of the apparatus should be as shown in the circuit diagram.


    2. The wire whose resistance is to be determined should be connected in the right
    gap between C and B without any formation of loops.
    3. The resistance box should be connected in the left gap between A and B.
    4. All the other connections should be as shown in the circuit diagram.
    5. Plug the key K in place of 2-ohm resistance in the resistance box.
    6. The jockey should be first touched gently to the left end and then to the right end
    of the bridge.
    7. The deflections in the galvanometer should be in opposite directions and if it is in
    one direction then the circuit connections are not correct. Note the galvanometer
    deflection.
    8. Let D be the null point where the jockey is touching the wire. The movement of the
    jokey should be gentle from left to the right of the galvanometer.
    9. Take a 12 value from the resistance box should be taken such that when the jockey
    is nearly in the middle of the wire, there shouldn’t be any deflection.
    10. Note the position of D to know the length of AD = l.
    11. Four sets of observations should be taken by changing the value of 12.
    12. Record the observations in a tabular form.
    13. Stretch the resistance wire to find its length using a metre scale.
    14. Using screw gauge measure the diameter of the wire at four different places
    keeping it in a mutually perpendicular direction.
    15. Recording the observations in the table as follows;

    Sl.no Resistance Length Length Unknown Mean


    from the in cm in cm Resistance Resistance
    resistance (X)
    box in AB, (l) BC X=(100-
    ohm (100-l) l)*R/l

    In Ohm
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10
    PRECACAUTIONS:-

    1. The connections should be neat, clean and tight.

    2. All the plugs in the resistance box should be tight.

    3. Move the jockey gently over the bridge wire and do not rub it.

    4. The plug in key K should be inserted only when the observations are to be taken.

    5. Null point should be brought between 45 cm and 55 cm.

    6. Set square should be used to note null point to avoid error of parallax.

    7. At one place, diameter of wire should be measured in two mutually perpendicular

    directions.

    8. The wire should not make a loop.

    Conclusion:-
    The Length of given wire L =…….cm

    Value of unknown resistance (X) is ……...

    Area of given wire from diameter= ……….

    Therefore the value of ₰ = RA/l , obtained is ……..

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