Year 1 Physics Lab
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We make physics more real. In this lab, first year physics undergraduates gain practical experience in the working concepts of mechanics, optics, vibrations, waves, electricity, magnetism and quantum physics.
All experiments are designed to complement the first year theoretical physics courses, allowing students to understand how physics principles lie at the core of seemingly mundane events and observations in daily life, such as collisions, moving body dynamics, etc.
Our team also provides equipment for teaching and physics demonstrations to faculty, staff, and students. The laboratory is also a venue for special workshops for education and outreach.
Location
We are located on Level 2 in the SPMS Building (SPMS-PAP-02-08).
NTU Maps link
Contact Information
- Ms Tam Qian Xin ([email protected])
Year 1 Demonstration Equipment
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Gaussian Gun
Quantity: 1
Cart to explain Newton’s laws
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Newton’s Cart
Quantity: 1
Cart to explain Newton’s laws
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High Low Road
Quantity: 1
Demonstration to explain kinematics of motion along different roads
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Base for Newton's Cradle
Quantity: 1
Demonstration for energy and momentum conservation in a series of metal spheres suspended by strings
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Ballistic Pendulum
Quantity: 1
Demonstration of energy conservation and momentum conservation in collisions
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Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope
Quantity: 2
Bicycle wheel as a gyroscope to show the stabilization due to angular momentum conservation
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Simple Metal Gyroscope
Quantity: 3
Classic gyroscope for demonstration of conservation of angular momentum
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Projectile Launcher
Quantity: 1
Tool to demonstrate projectile motion
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Force Table
Quantity: 1
Demonstration of vector addition of forces
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Ring & Disc Moment of Inertia Demonstrator
Quantity: 1
Demonstration of moment of inertia of disc/ring rolling down an inclined plane
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Ring Moment of Inertia Demonstrator
Quantity: 1
Demonstration of moment of inertia of ring with varying mass distribution rolling down an inclined plane
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Digital Stroboscope with Flash Rate Display
Quantity: 1
Study of cyclically moving (rotating, oscillating, vibrating) object using flashes at the vibration frequency ( or multiple of vibration frequency) making the object appear stationary or slowed down
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Rotational Theorem
Quantity: 1
Demonstrates the relationship between observed angular acceleration, torque and angular moment of inertia
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Hooke's Law
Quantity: 1
Demonstration of Hooke’s Law using a spring mounted on a stand with pointer indicating extension on scale as slotted weights are added to holder at the base of spring
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Wilberforce Pendulum
Quantity: 2
Demonstration of torsional and translational motion in oscillating pendulum
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Economy Force Sensor
Quantity: 2
Records ±50N with 0.03N resolution, can be mounted on carts or rod clamps. Needs PC with specific software for data acquisition
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Simple Machines Kit
Retort stands with pulleys, gears, levers, spring scales, set of weights, weight hangers
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1 Set of Tuning Forks (8)
Quantity: 2
Demonstration of waves and oscillations
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1 Slinky Tube with Stand
Quantity: 1
Demonstration of waves and standing waves
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Differential & Sympathetic Tuning Forks
Quantity: 1
Demonstration of resonance, beat frequency and sympathetic vibrations
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String Vibrator
Quantity: 1
Demonstrate standing waves in a string and study their dependence on string tension, length, mass and vibration frequency
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Mechanical Wave Driver
Quantity: 3
0.1Hz-5kHz frequency vibrations, vertical/horizontal mounting, needs function generator with at least ±8V, 0.5A
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Chladny Plates
Quantity: 4
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Waves & Oscillations Kit
Quantity: 1
Tuning forks, snaking and slinking tube, spring, pendulum bob
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Fire Syringe
Quantity: 1
Demonstration of adiabatic compression of gas to ignite tinder
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Kinetic Theory Model
Quantity: 1
Visual representation of molecular movement in gases. Needs a 6V DC source capable of providing 2.5A current
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Newton's Ring Apparatus
Quantity: 1
Demonstration of Newton’s rings interference pattern by adjusting the air gap between two glass surfaces pressed together
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Education Diffraction Grating
Quantity: 2
Demonstration of diffraction via gratings of varying groove density
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Spectormeter
Quantity: 2
Demonstration of practical working of spectrometer
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Optics Kit
Quantity: 1
50 mm optic mounts (3), 50mm convex lens and concave lens, 50mm convex/concave mirror, Wireless light source, Refraction tank, prism
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Set of glass plates with different slits for interference and diffraction demo
Quantity: 1
Set of glass plates with slits for interference and diffraction demonstrations in combination with a clear glass single filament lamp ( not included).
It is portable and can fit in your palm, unlike the previous item.
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Polarized Light Interference
Quantity: 1
This device illustrates the extinction and polarized light interference phenomenon using two polarizers. Images can be projected onto a screen as well.
It is portable and can fit in your palm, unlike the previous item.
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Radiometer
Quantity: 1
Measurement of electromagnetic radiation intensity
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Wimhurst Machine
Quantity: 4
Demonstration of electrostatic generation
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Hand Crank Van de Graaff Generator, Generator
Quantity: 1
Demonstration of conversion of mechanical energy to electrical energy by buildup of static charge
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Electroscope
Quantity: 1
Basic electrostatic experiments, indication of AC/DC voltages
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Lightning Rod Discharge Theorem
Quantity: 1
This instrument is designed using point discharge principle to prevent strong sparks. It compares the discharge phenomenon between a spherical copper block and a tapered copper block
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Static Electricity Jump Ball
Quantity: 1
This device demonstrates static electricity by jumping of small balls between two charged plates
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Electrostatic Precipitator
Quantity: 1
This instrument uses a Wimshurst Machine to charge the copper wire surrounding the glass tube. The air molecules of the glass tube that are near the axis of the strong ionization field are formed into positive ions. As the smoke is negatively charged, it stays within the tube as the air molecules pulls it towards the walls of the glass tube due to the charged copper wires.
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Magnectic Force on Conductor
Quantity: 1
Demonstration of behavior of current carrying conductor in the presence of a external magnetic field
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DC Motor Kits
Quantity: 10
Basic working of DC motors and demonstration of principles of electricity, magnetism and electric motors
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Lenz Law Spinning Disc
Quantity: 1
Demonstration of Lenz’s law where spinning disk comes to a stop when a magnet is brought close to the spinning disk
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Lenz Law Apparatus
Quantity: 1
Demonstration of Lenz’s law
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Faraday's Law Apparatus
Quantity: 1
Demonstration of Faraday’s law
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Force Between Parallel Conductors Demonstration
Quantity: 1
Demonstration of magnetic force between two parallel current carrying conductors
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Current Balance
Quantity: 1
Measurement of force felt by a current carrying wire in a magnetic field
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Primary & Secondary Coils
Quantity: 2
Outer coils, inner coil and core for experiments on transformer coupling, inductive reactance and electromagnetism
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Electromagnetism Induction
Quantity: 2
Demonstrates the effect of electromagnetic inductions based on several phenomena.
Year 1 Laboratory Equipment
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Inclined Track
Quantity: 4
Study of motion along inclined plane for spheres/carts
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Circular Potential Plate
Quantity: 2
Study of scattering of particles under the action of central mechanical potential
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Air Track with Air Blower and Gliders
Quantity: 4
Study of linear motion of bodies, collisions, oscillations etc
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Rotary Motion Sensor
Quantity: 4
Measures angular position, velocity and acceleration. Needs connection to PC and interface with specific software
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Photogates and Picket Fences with Smart Timer
Monitor motion of objects passing through gate or picket fence.
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Michelson Interferometer with He-Ne Laser
Quantity: 3
Optical schematic enabling interference of laser beams giving a distinct interference pattern.
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Light Sensors
Quantity: 2
Sensors monitoring light intensity for interference and diffraction patterns. Need PC with interface and specific software
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Microwave Transmitters & Receivers
Quantity: >5
Microwave transmitters (10.5GHz, 15mW) with DC adaptor. Battery powered (2xD) receivers
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Basic Optics Diode Laser
Quantity: 2
650 nm diode laser , < 1mW output for basic optics applications
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Student Spectrometer
Quantity: 4
For study of spectrum of elements using prism or diffraction grating. Typically used with sodium vapor lamp or spectral tubes
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Function Generators
Quantity: 3
Sine, triangle (0-20V pp) and square wave (0-10V pp) , DC output 0-10 V, frequency 0.001-99999 Hz
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Oscilloscope
Quantity: 4
2 channels, 27 measurements, 60MHz bandwidth, 25kpoints, 1GSa/s, remote control via USB and RS-232
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DC Power Supplies
Quantity: 2
DC power supply (0-18V, 0-3A) capable of constant voltage and constant current operation
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Electronic Boards
Quantity: 6
AC/DC electronics board with 6mH inductor, rheostat, 3 small light bulbs and wire connectors.
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Helmholtz Coils
Quantity: 2
200 turn, 10 cm radius copper coils with a maximum current 2A with distance between coils adjustable
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Magnetic Field Sensors
Quantity: 2
Measures magnetic field upto 1000 Gauss along axial and radial directions. Need PC with specific software for control and data acquisition