《Laboratory Experiments in College Physics 4th edition》

INTRODUCTION1

Ⅰ．General Laboratory Instructions1

Ⅱ．Errors and Significant Figures3

Ⅲ．Graphical Representation of Experimental Data7

MECHANICS11

1．Determination of π and the Evaluation of Experimental Uncertainties13

2．Measurement of Length and Mass19

3．The Period of a Pendulum-An Application of the Experimental Method27

4．The Static Equilibrium of a Crane33

5．Composition and Resolution of Forces-Force-Table Method41

6．Balanced Torques and Center of Gravity47

7．Equilibrium of a Crane-As a Rigid Body53

8．Acceleration of a Projectile59

9．Centripetal Force67

10．Work,Energy,and Friction75

11．Mechanical Advantage and Efficiency of Simple Machines81

12．Inelastic Impact and the Velocity of a Projectile89

13．Elastic Collision-Momentum and Energy Relations in Two Dimensions101

14．Buoyancy of Liquids and Specific Gravity109

15．Pressure and Volume Relations for a Gas115

16．Elasticity and Energy Transformations121

17．Vibratory Motion of a Spiral Spring127

18．Moment of Inertia133

HEAT139

19．Linear Coefficient of Expansion of Metals141

20．Specific Heat and Temperature of a Hot Body147

21．Relative Humidity153

22．Change of Phase159

WAVE MOTION AND SOUND165

23．Velocity of Sound in Air-Resonance-Tube Method167

24．Velocity of Sound in a Metal-Kundt＇s Tube Method173

25．A Study of Vibrating Strings179

ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM187

26．Mapping of Electric Fields189

27．The Distribution of Current in an Electric Circuit195

28．The Distribution of Energy in an Electric Circuit203

29．Methods of Measuring Resistance209

30．Measurements of Potential Difference with a Potentiometer217

31．A Study of the Factors Affecting Resistance225

32．A Study of Voltmeter and Ammeter Connections in Measuring Resistance233

33．The Heating Effect of an Electric Current239

34．Determination of the Electronic Charge e-The Electrolysis Method245

35．A Study of Magnetic Fields251

36．Measurement of the Earth＇s Magnetic Field255

37．Magnetic Effects of Electric Currents261

38．Absolute Measurement of Current269

39．Electromagnetic Induction277

40．Galvanometer Sensitivity and Ammeter Design283

LIGHT289

41．Reflection and Refraction of Light291

42．The Focal Length of a Concave Mirror299

43．A Study of Converging Lenses305

44．Optical Instruments Employing One Lens311

45．Optical Instruments Employing Two Lenses317

46．Index of Refraction with the Prism Spectrometer325

47．The Wavelength of Light333

48．A Study of Spectra with the Grating Spectrometer339

ATOMIC AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS347

49．The Characteristics of a Geiger Tube349

50．The Nature of Radioactive Emission357

51．Properties of Radioactive Radiation363

52．The Diffusion Cloud Chamber369

53．Measurement of Radioactive Half Life375

APPENDIX383

A．Review of Trigonometric Relations385

Trigonometric Tables387

Logarithm Tables391

B．Tables of Physical Constants393

C．The Use and Care of Electrical Instruments399

D．Laboratory Procedures for Handling Radioisotopes403

Table of Some Common Radioisotopes404