XII Physics PHYsxOne

EXPERIMENT
OBJECT:
To determine the coefficient of linear expansion of given metallic rod using Pullinger’s apparatus.

APPARATUS:-

Pullinger’s apparatus, Given metallic rod, Half degree centigrade thermometer, steam boiler, Tripod
stand, Bunsen burner, Rubber tubes and a Meter scale.

WORKING FORMULA :-
Coefficient of linear expansion = α =
( )
Where, L0 = Initial length of the rod
L1 = Initial reading of spherometer before heating
L2 = Final reading of spherometer after heating
T1 = Initial temperature of rod T2 = Final temperature of rod

OBSERVATION :- Material of the rod = ------------.

L0 = Initial length of the rod = ----------- cm
T1 = Initial temperature of rod = --------------- 0C
T2 = Final temperature of rod = ----------------- 0C
.
Least count of spherometer = = = 0.001 cm
Least count of thermometer = T __________ 0C

Observation for S.No Main Scale Circular Scale Fractional Part Total Mean
Reading (cm) Reading (div) F.P = L.C x CSR Reading Reading
(cm) (cm) (cm)
Initial reading 01
L1 02
03
01
Final reading 02
L2 03

CALCULATION :- α= = ----------0C-1
( )

Percentage Error = x 100 (S.V=2.0x10-5 0C-1)

RESULT :- The Coefficient of linear expansion of given rod = ----------------- 0C-1
Percentage Error = ----------------------- %