Factors On Which Self Inductance of Coil (Physics)

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Factors on which self inductance of coil

depend
Objective

To study the factors on which the Self


Inductance of a coil depends by observing
the effect of this coil, when put in series with
a resistor (bulb) in a circuit fed up by an A.C.
source of adjustable frequency.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I would like to express my special thanks of
gratitude to my teacher Mrs. A. Uma and
our Principal Mr. Pradeesh Kumar who have
given me the golden opportunity to do this
wonderful project on the topic which also
helped me in doing a lot of Research and I
came to know about so many new things. I
am really thankful to them.
Secondly I would also like to thank my
parents and friends who helped me a lot in
finalizing this project within the limited
time frame.
INDEX
Introduction
Aim
Apparatus Required
Theory
Circuit Diagram
Procedure
Observations
Result
Precautions
Sources of Error
Introduction

There are four basic factors of inductor


construction determining the amount of
inductance created. These factors all
indicate inductance by affecting how much
magnetic field flux will develop for a given
amount of magnetic field force (current
through the inductor’s wire coil.
The factors are:-
NUMBER OF WIRE WRAPS, OR “TURNS”
IN THE COIL.
COIL AREA.
COIL LENGTH.
CORE MATERIAL.
Aim

To study the factor on which the Self


Inductance of a coil depends by observing
the effect of this coil, when put in series with
a resistor (bulb) in a circuit fed up by an A.C.
source of adjustable frequency.
Apparatus Required

A coil of large turns, A.C. source of


adjustable frequency, an electric bulb, (6 V)
A.C. ammeter of suitable range, rheostat, a
soft iron rod, one way key, connecting wires
etc.

Theory

Self Inductance is the property of a coil


which opposes the change in current
through it. The Self Inductance of a coil
(long solenoid) is
L =μ0μr N2 A

Where μr= Relative magnetic permeability of


magnetic material,
μr = μμμ°
N= Total number of turns in solenoid
A= Area of cross section of solenoid
l= Length of solenoid

Hence, the Self Inductance depends upon


No. of turns (N), L α N2
Geometry of coil, L=A , L α 1/l
Nature of core material, L= μ

When an inductor is connected in series


with a resistor (bulb) with a variable source
of frequency, then current flowing in the
bulb is

I rms=E rmsZ
Where Z= (R2 + ω2L2)½=Impedance of the
A.C. Circuit
R= Resistance of bulb
L= Self Inductance of coil
ω = 2πf = Angular frequency of A.C. source.

The brightness of bulb i.e. Heat generated in


bulb is
H= I2rmsZt
The brightness of bulb i.e. Heat generated in
bulb is
H= I2rmsZt
Or,
P=H/t= I2rmsZ
P= I2rms(R2 + ω2L2)½
Circuit Diagram
Procedure
* Make all connections as shown in circuit
diagram.
* Switch on the A.C. supply and adjust the
constant current in the circuit by using the
variable resistor (R1) (let frequency of source
is 60 Hz and voltage is 6V).
* Record the current in A.C. ammeter and
see the brightness of bulb.
* Now, put the soft iron rod inside the
inductor core and record the current in A.C.
ammeter and again check the brightness of
bulb. The current and brightness both
decreases.
* Now, switch off the supply and decrease
the frequency of A.C. source (say 50 Hz).
* Again switch on the supply and adjust the
current in circuit at same constant voltage
6V by using the rheostat. Note the current in
ammeter and brightness of bulb. The
current and brightness both will increases.
* Again insert the iron in the core of coil and
note the current and brightness. The current
and brightness both decreases.
* Repeat the steps 5, 6 and 7 for different
frequency of A.C. source (say 40 Hz,30 Hz
and 20 Hz).
Observations
Least Count Error= 0 A.
Zero error of ammeter =0 A.
Range of ammeter = 0-5 A.

S Frequency of Current Current


No. applied in in
voltage(Hz) ammeter ammeter
without with iron
iron rod rod in
in coil (A) coil (A)
1. 60 2 1.8
2. 50 2.5 2.3
3. 40 2.9 2.6
4. 30 3.4 3.25
5. 20 4.1 4
Result
The current in the circuit decrease on
inserting the iron rod in the core of coil at
constant frequency of applied voltage and
brightness of bulb decreases and vice-versa.
The current in the circuit increases on
decreasing the frequency of applied voltage
and vice-versa. Therefore, the brightness of
bulb increases.

Precautions
The coil should have large number of turns.
Current should be passed for a small time to
avoid the heating effect.
There should not be parallax in taking the
reading of ammeter.
Sources of Error
The resistance of circuit may increases
slightly due to heating effect of current.
There may be eddy current in soft iron coil.
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