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JOHNS CENTRAL SCHOOL

PHYSICS INVESTIGATORY PROJECT

INVESTIGATED BY:

NAME : AKASH SAMUEL R

ROLL NO :

CLASS : XII

GUIDED BY : MRS. CHRISANTI JULIET


CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that this physics Investigatory Project on the


topic “To Study the Factors on Which the Self-Induction of a Coil
Depends” has been successfully completed by AKASH SAMUEL R
class XII under the guidance of Mrs.Chrisanti Juliet in fulfillment of
the curriculum of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
leading to the award of annual examination of the year 2024-25.

Teacher-In-Charge External Examiner

Signature of Principal
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to convey my sincere gratitude of almighty God. It


is my utmost pleasure to express deep sense of gratitude towards Mrs.
Chrisanti Juliet, my physics teacher, who directed me to complete this
project successfully. Her valuable guidance, support and supervision
are considerably responsible for bringing this project attain its project
form.

I also wish to acknowledge my heartfelt thanks to my principal


Mrs. Sherene Chandra Leela, for providing all the facility required to
complete this project.

And special thanks to my parent for giving encouragement,


enthusiasm and invaluable assistance to me. Without all this, I might
not be able to complete this project.

And Thanks to my dear friends who helped me to complete this


project on time.

Signature of Student

CONTENTS
No. Topic

1. Introduction

2. Aim

3. Theory

4. Materials required

5. Procedure

6. Observation

7. Analysis

8. Conclusion

9. Precaution

10. Bibliography

Introduction:
Self-induction is the property of a coil by which it
opposes any change in the current flowing through it by
inducing an electromotive force (emf) in itself. The self-
inductance (L) of a coil depends on various factors such as the
number of turns, the area of the coil, the length of the coil, and
the material of the core. This project aims to understand these
factors practically and analyze their influence on the circuit’s
behavior.

Aim:
To investigate the factors affecting the self-inductance
of a coil and observe its effect when placed in series with a
resistor or bulb in a circuit fed by an AC source with
adjustable frequency.

Theory:

The self-inductance of a coil is given by: where:

 = Self-inductance (Henry)
 = Permeability of the core material (Henry/meter)
 = Number of turns in the coil
 = Cross-sectional area of the coil (m)
 = Length of the coil (meter)

When an AC current flows through the coil, the self-


induced emf opposes the change in current, affecting the
overall circuit behavior. The inductance also influences the
brightness of a bulb or the voltage drop across a resistor in the
circuit.
Materials Required:

1. A coil with adjustable parameters (e.g., changeable core,

variable number of turns)

2. Resistor (of known resistance)

3. Bulb (low voltage, compatible with the AC source)

4. AC source with adjustable frequency

5. Multimeter

6. Connecting wires

7. Breadboard or circuit board

8. Iron core (optional for changing permeability)

9. Plastic or air core (for comparison with iron core)

10. Vernier caliper (to measure coil dimensions)


Procedure:

1. Setup: Connect the coil, resistor, and bulb in series with


the AC source.
2. Observation of Brightness: Turn on the AC source and
observe the brightness of the bulb at a fixed frequency.
3. Change Frequency: Adjust the frequency of the AC
source and note the changes in the brightness of the bulb
and the voltage drop across the resistor.
4. Variation in Number of Turns: Alter the number of
turns in the coil and observe its effect on the bulb’s
brightness and the voltage drop.
5. Core Material: Insert an iron core into the coil and note
the changes in the circuit behavior. Repeat with a plastic
or air core.
6. Cross-sectional Area: Use a coil with different cross-
sectional areas and note the impact on inductance.
7. Record Readings: Use a multimeter to measure voltage,
current, and any induced emf in the circuit.
8. Repeat for Multiple Configurations: Perform the
above steps for different coil lengths, cross-sectional
areas, and core materials.
Observations:

Create a table to record observations, including:

 Frequency of the AC source


 Voltage drop across the resistor
 Brightness of the bulb (qualitative assessment)
 Number of turns in the coil
 Type of core material
 Cross-sectional area of the coil
 Length of the coil
Analysis:

1. Analyze how changes in frequency affect the brightness


of the bulb and the voltage drop across the resistor.
2. Examine the effect of the number of turns and core
material on self-inductance.
3. Investigate the relationship between the cross-sectional
area, coil length, and inductance.
4. Derive conclusions based on the relationship between the
observed parameters and the formula for self-inductance.

Conclusion:

Summarize the findings, emphasizing the dependence of


self-inductance on the number of turns, core material, cross-
sectional area, and length of the coil. Highlight the effect of
self-induction on circuit behavior and confirm theoretical
predictions with experimental data.
Precautions:

1. Ensure all connections are secure to avoid short circuits.

2. Use components within their rated specifications to

prevent damage.

3. Handle the AC source with care to avoid electric shock.

4. Avoid overheating of the coil by limiting the current.


Bibliography:

1. NCERT Physics Textbook for Class 12


2. Resnick, Halliday, and Walker, “Fundamentals of
Physics”
3. Serway and Jewett, “Physics for Scientists and
Engineers”
4. Online resources on self-inductance and AC circuits
(e.g., Khan Academy, Physics Classroom)
5. Practical Physics Manuals and Laboratory Guides
6. Articles on Electromagnetic Induction from IEEE
Journals

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