The Applied Physics Lab for Mechanical Engineering is designed to provide hands-on experience and practical knowledge to students on the principles of physics and their application in mechanical engineering. The lab is equipped with modern experimental setups and instruments for carrying out experiments related to mechanics, heat, sound, and optics.
Students will learn to use and calibrate different instruments such as Vernier calipers, micrometers, screw gauges, and other measuring devices. They will also study the concepts of Newton’s laws of motion, work-energy theorem, and conservation of energy through experiments such as the ballistic pendulum, collision, and energy conservation.
In addition, the lab offers experiments on thermal conductivity, thermal expansion, and specific heat capacity of materials. Students will learn to use thermocouples and temperature sensors to measure temperature changes in different materials.
The lab also covers experiments related to sound and optics. Students will explore the concepts of reflection, refraction, and interference through experiments such as the Michelson interferometer and the thin lens experiment.
Through this lab, students will gain a strong foundation in the principles of physics and their practical applications in mechanical engineering. They will also develop skills in experimental design, data analysis, and report writing.