Modernization of Phys 141 Labs
After the successful completion of Phys 142 labs, it is only natural
to move on to modernizing the Phys 141 labs. Phys 142 labs were
challenging due to the complex nature of electricity and
magnetism. Everyone has an intuitive sense of mechanics, nevertheless
it is often difficult for students to quantify it.
In the modernized labs the drudgery of data taking and plotting is
eliminated and thus the lab time is efficiently utilized for analyzing
data.
The videos demonstrate a few basic aspects of the experiments. A
plethora of experiments are being constructed utilizing pulleys,
springs etc. The lab workbook interactive and pedagogical approach
encourages students to ponder on the concepts.