Syllabus for

Semester I and II

B.Sc in Physics
w.e.f. Academic Session 2023-24

Kazi Nazrul University

Asansol, Paschim Bardhaman
West Bengal 713340

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 Semester-I:
Mechanics and General properties of Matter
(MJC-1)

Course Type: MJC -1 Course Details: Mechanics & General L-T-P: 3-0-4
Properties of Matter
(Theory and Practical)
CA Marks ESE Marks
Credit: 5 Full Marks: 100 Practical Theoretical Practical Theoretical
30 15 20 35

Course Learning Outcomes:

After the completion of course, the students will have ability to:
1.Understand vector calculus, classical mechanics of single as well as system of
particles within the scope the Newtonian formulation.
2. Understand the dynamics of rigid body and concept of moment of inertia. Study of
moment of inertia of different bodies and its applications.
3. Examine phenomena of simple harmonic motion and the distinction between undamped,
damped and forced oscillations and the concepts of resonance and quality factor in a driven
system.
4. Apply Kepler’s laws to describe the motion of planets and satellite in circular orbit.
5. Study the properties of matter, response of the classical systems to external forces and
their elastic deformation and its applications and comprehend the dynamics of Fluid and
concept of viscosity and surface tension along with its applications.

Course Content
MJC-1: Mechanics & General Properties of Matter
(45 Hrs)
Topic Contents Class
Reqd.
(Hrs)
Vector Vector triple product(review); Derivatives of vectors; 10
Calculus Gradient, Divergence, Curl of a vector field; Vector
integrations-line, surface and volume integration; Gauss’
divergence theorem, Stoke’s theorem, Green’s theorem
(statement only with simple applications); Introduction to
Orthogonal curvilinear Co-ordinate systems, unit vectors,
Jacobian; Special cases: plane, spherical and cylindrical co-
ordinate systems; Infinitesimal line segment, area and
volume elements in them.

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Mechanics of Introduction to Inertial & Non-inertial reference frames; 6
Single Particle Velocity and Acceleration - tangential and normal
components, Radial and Cross-radial components; Newton’s
laws, Inertial frame, Work, Energy, Impulse of a force,
Freely falling bodies, Motion in a resistive medium.
Projectile motion. Conservative force and concept of
potential; Conservation of energy; Dissipative forces;
Translation invariance and conservation of inear momentm;
Central force & Conservation of angular momentum;
Torque; Brief reference to fundamental forces in nature
Oscillations Oscillations: Simple Harmonic Motion and its properties, 8
energy of a simple harmonic oscillator, Damped oscillations:
under damped, over-damped, and critically damped motion,
Forced Oscillations and Resonance, Q factor and Sharpness;
Examples of Oscillators from various branches of physics
Gravitation Kepler’s laws, Newton’s law of gravitation, Motion of 2
satellites in circular orbit. Geosynchronous orbits.
Systems of Degrees of freedom, Centre of mass and Centre of gravity, 5
particles Momentum, Angular momentum, Torque, Kinetic energy of
a system of particles; Conservation of linear momentum,
angular momentum, and Energy for a system of particles;
Centre of mass motion and Centre of mass coordinate;
Examples: two coupled harmonic oscillators, two-body
systems with (i) gravitaional, (ii) Coulomb interaction etc.
Rigid body Concept of rigid body, Euler’s theorem, General motion of 7
Dynamics rigid bodies: Chasle’s theorem, Rotational motion about an
axis, Moment of inertia, Radius of gyration, Perpendicular
and Parallel Axis Theorems; Moment of inertia of a uniform
body-Solid and hollow cylinders, Solid and hollow spheres,
Rectangular plane, thin rod; Rotational energy, Conservation
of energy, Work and Power, Motion of a flywheel, Theory of
compound pendulum- Bar and Kater’s pendulum, Foucault
Pendulum; determination of “g”; Principal axis and Product of
Inertia; Rotating Cordinate & Coriolis force

General Elasticity: Relation between different elastic moduli and 7

properties of Poisson’s ratio, Torsional pendulum, Bending of beam;
matter
Surface Tension: Angle of contact, surface tension and
surface energy, pressure difference across curved surface
example, excess pressure inside spherical liquid drop;

Viscocity: Streamline flow, turbulent flow, equation of

continuity, determination of coefficient of viscosity by
Poiseulle’s method, Stoke’s method. Bernoulli’s theorem
and its applications

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References/ Suggested Readings

1. Vector Analysis - M. R. Spiegel, (Schaum's Outline Series) (Tata McGraw-Hill)

2. Classical Mechanics – J. C. Upadhyay, (Himalaya Publ.).

3. Introduction to Classical Mechanics - R. G. Takwale and P. S. Puranik (Tata McGraw-

Hill).
4. Theoretical Mechanics - M. R. Spiegel, (Schaum's Outline Series) (McGraw-Hill).
5. Berkeley Physics Course, Vol – I (Mechanics) (Mc Graw Hill).
6. Advanced Accoustics- D. P. Raychaudhury.
7. Waves and Oscillations by N K Bajaj
8. Waves and Oscillations by R. N. Chowdhury

9. An Introduction to Mechanics by Kleppner and Kolenkow

10. Classical Mechanics by Rana Joag

11. Introduction to classical Mechanics with problems and solutions by Davis Morin,
Cambridge University Press
12. Feynman Lectures Vol. 1, R. P. Feynman, R. B. Leighton, M. Sands, 2008, Pearson
Education
13. Elements of properties of matter by D.S. Mathur

14. A Treatise on general properties of matter by Sengupta and Chatterjee

Students can also explore these sites for additional reading - https://nptel.ac.in/courses
https://ocw.mit.edu/search/?q=courses

Experiments to be performed in the first semester (At least 6 experiments have to be

performed):

1. To study the Motion of Spring and calculate (a) Spring constant, (b) Acceleration due to
gravity.
2. To determine the Moment of Inertia of a Flywheel / regular-shaped body.
3. To determine Coefficient of Viscosity of water by Capillary Flow (Poiseuille‟s) Method.
4. Determination of Young‟s modulus by method of flexure.
5. To determine the Young's Modulus of a Wire by Optical Lever Method.
6. To determine the elastic Constants of a wire by Searle‟s method.

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7. To determine the value of acceleration due to gravity using Bar Pendulum.
8. 7. To determine the value of acceleration due to gravity using Kater’s Pendulum.
9. Determination of surface tension of a liquid by Jaeger‟s method.
10. Determination of surface tension of a liquid by capillary-rise method.
11. Determination of the rigidity modulus of a wire by statical /dynamical method

Reference Books for Laboratory Experiments:

1. Physics through experiments B. Saraf Vikas Publications

2. A laboratory manual of Physics for D P Khandelwal Vikas Publications.
undergraduate classes, 1st Edition,
3. B.Sc. Practical Physics (Revised Edition) S.Chand & Co.
C. L Arora
4. An advanced course in practical physics. D. Chatopadhyay, PC New Central Book
Rakshit, B. Saha Agency Pvt Ltd.

Semester-I:
Mechanics and General properties of Matter
(Minor-1)

Course Type: Minor 1 Course Details: Mechanics & General L-T-P: 3-0-4
Properties of Matter
(Theory and Practical)
CA Marks ESE Marks
Credit: 5 Full Marks: 100 Practical Theoretical Practical Theoretical
30 15 20 35

Course Learning Outcomes:

After the completion of course, the students will have ability to:
1.Understand vector calculus, classical mechanics of single as well as system of
particles within the scope the Newtonian formulation.
2. Understand the dynamics of rigid body and concept of moment of inertia. Study of
moment of inertia of different bodies and its applications.
3. Examine phenomena of simple harmonic motion and the distinction between undamped,
damped and forced oscillations and the concepts of resonance and quality factor in a driven
system.
4. Apply Kepler’s laws to describe the motion of planets and satellite in circular orbit.
5. Study the properties of matter, response of the classical systems to external forces and

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their elastic deformation and its applications and comprehend the dynamics of Fluid and
concept of viscosity and surface tension along with its applications.

Course Content
MJC-1: Mechanics & General Properties of Matter
(45 Hrs)
Topic Contents Class
Reqd.
(Hrs)
Vector Vector triple product(review); Derivatives of vectors; 10
Calculus Gradient, Divergence, Curl of a vector field; Vector
integrations-line, surface and volume integration; Gauss’
divergence theorem, Stoke’s theorem, Green’s theorem
(statement only with simple applications); Introduction to
Orthogonal curvilinear Co-ordinate systems, unit vectors,
Jacobian; Special cases: plane, spherical and cylindrical co-
ordinate systems; Infinitesimal line segment, area and
volume elements in them.
Mechanics of Introduction to Inertial & Non-inertial reference frames; 6
Single Particle Velocity and Acceleration - tangential and normal
components, Radial and Cross-radial components; Newton’s
laws, Inertial frame, Work, Energy, Impulse of a force,
Freely falling bodies, Motion in a resistive medium.
Projectile motion. Conservative force and concept of
potential; Conservation of energy; Dissipative forces;
Translation invariance and conservation of inear momentm;
Central force & Conservation of angular momentum;
Torque; Brief reference to fundamental forces in nature
Oscillations Oscillations: Simple Harmonic Motion and its properties, 8
energy of a simple harmonic oscillator, Damped oscillations:
under damped, over-damped, and critically damped motion,
Forced Oscillations and Resonance, Q factor and Sharpness;
Examples of Oscillators from various branches of physics
Gravitation Kepler’s laws, Newton’s law of gravitation, Motion of 2
satellites in circular orbit. Geosynchronous orbits.
Systems of Degrees of freedom, Centre of mass and Centre of gravity, 5
particles Momentum, Angular momentum, Torque, Kinetic energy of
a system of particles; Conservation of linear momentum,
angular momentum, and Energy for a system of particles;
Centre of mass motion and Centre of mass coordinate;
Examples: two coupled harmonic oscillators, two-body
systems with (i) gravitaional, (ii) Coulomb interaction etc.
Rigid body Concept of rigid body, Euler’s theorem, General motion of 7
Dynamics rigid bodies: Chasle’s theorem, Rotational motion about an
axis, Moment of inertia, Radius of gyration, Perpendicular
and Parallel Axis Theorems; Moment of inertia of a uniform

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 body-Solid and hollow cylinders, Solid and hollow spheres,
Rectangular plane, thin rod; Rotational energy, Conservation
of energy, Work and Power, Motion of a flywheel, Theory of
compound pendulum- Bar and Kater’s pendulum, Foucault
Pendulum; determination of “g”; Principal axis and Product of
Inertia; Rotating Cordinate & Coriolis force

General Elasticity: Relation between different elastic moduli and 7

properties of Poisson’s ratio, Torsional pendulum, Bending of beam;
matter
Surface Tension: Angle of contact, surface tension and
surface energy, pressure difference across curved surface
example, excess pressure inside spherical liquid drop;

Viscocity: Streamline flow, turbulent flow, equation of

continuity, determination of coefficient of viscosity by
Poiseulle’s method, Stoke’s method. Bernoulli’s theorem
and its applications.

References/ Suggested Readings

1. Vector Analysis - M. R. Spiegel, (Schaum's Outline Series) (Tata McGraw-Hill)

2. Classical Mechanics – J. C. Upadhyay, (Himalaya Publ.).

3. Introduction to Classical Mechanics - R. G. Takwale and P. S. Puranik (Tata McGraw-

Hill).
4. Theoretical Mechanics - M. R. Spiegel, (Schaum's Outline Series) (McGraw-Hill).
5. Berkeley Physics Course, Vol – I (Mechanics) (Mc Graw Hill).
6. Advanced Accoustics- D. P. Raychaudhury.
7. Waves and Oscillations by N K Bajaj
8. Waves and Oscillations by R. N. Chowdhury

9. An Introduction to Mechanics by Kleppner and Kolenkow

10. Classical Mechanics by Rana Joag

11. Introduction to classical Mechanics with problems and solutions by Davis Morin,
Cambridge University Press
12. Feynman Lectures Vol. 1, R. P. Feynman, R. B. Leighton, M. Sands, 2008, Pearson
Education
13. Elements of properties of matter by D.S. Mathur

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 14. A Treatise on general properties of matter by Sengupta and Chatterjee

Experiments to be performed in the first semester (At least 6 experiments have to be

performed):

1. To study the Motion of Spring and calculate (a) Spring constant, (b) Acceleration due to
gravity.
2. To determine the Moment of Inertia of a Flywheel / regular-shaped body.
3. To determine Coefficient of Viscosity of water by Capillary Flow (Poiseuille‟s) Method.
4. Determination of Young‟s modulus by method of flexure.
5. To determine the Young's Modulus of a Wire by Optical Lever Method.
6. To determine the elastic Constants of a wire by Searle‟s method.
7. To determine the value of acceleration due to gravity using Bar Pendulum.
8. 7. To determine the value of acceleration due to gravity using Kater’s Pendulum.
9. Determination of surface tension of a liquid by Jaeger‟s method.
10. Determination of surface tension of a liquid by capillary-rise method.
11. Determination of the rigidity modulus of a wire by statical /dynamical method

Reference Books for Laboratory Experiments:

1. Physics through experiments B. Saraf Vikas Publications

2. A laboratory manual of Physics for D P Khandelwal Vikas Publications.
undergraduate classes, 1st Edition,
3. B.Sc. Practical Physics (Revised Edition) S.Chand & Co.
C. L Arora
4. An advanced course in practical physics. D. Chatopadhyay, PC New Central Book
Rakshit, B. Saha Agency Pvt Ltd.

COURSE TYPE: MD

COURSE NAME: PHYSICAL SCIENCE

COURSE CODE: BSCCEMMD101
Course Type: MD (Theoretical) Course Details: MDC-1 L-T-P: 3-0-0

CA Marks ESE Marks

Credit: 3 Full Marks: 50 Practical Theoretical Practical Theoretical

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On completion of this course, the students will be able to understand:
Learning objectives:

1. Laws of thermodynamics and concepts of entropy, enthalpy, internal energy, reversible,

irreversible processes.
2. Understand the concept of system, variables, heat, work, and their relations.
3. Concept of heat of reactions and use of equations in calculations of bond energy, enthalpy,
etc.
4. Familiarization with various states of matter.
5. Physical properties of each state of matter and laws related to describe the states.
6. UnderstandingMaxwell distribution, mean-free path, kinetic energies.
7. Behaviour of real gases, its deviation from ideal behaviour, equation of state, isotherm,
andlaw of corresponding states.
8. Liquid state and its physical properties related to temperature and pressure variation.
9. Solids, lattice parameters and different types of solid structures.
10. Understand the basics of chemical kinetics: determination of order, molecularity, theories of
reaction rates,determination of rate of opposing/parallel/chain reactions with suitable examples,
application of steady statekinetics.
11. To understand the Newton’s laws of motion and familiarize with the concept of work, energy
and power.
12. Understand the concept of Gravity and also get an idea about the Kepler’s laws
13. Students will also familiarize with the motion of airplanes, helicopters; hot air and helium
balloons
14. Students will be able to get a grasp of radioactivity and various other concepts involved with
it. Also they will be able to get an idea about nuclear fusion and fission.

Syllabus :

1. Thermodynamics Laws (8 Lectures)

Thermal Equilibrium and zeroth law, first law, reversible and irreversible work, criteria of ideal
gas, isothermal and adiabatic expansions, Joule-Thomson effect (derivation excluded);
Thermochemistry: Hess’s law and its application.

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Second law and its elementary interpretation, Carnot cycle and theorems, Clausius inequality,
concept of free energy and entropy, criteria of spontaneity.
2. States of Matter (10 Lectures)
a) Gaseous State - Ideal gas equation, derivation of gas laws, Maxwell’s speed and energy
distributions (derivation excluded); distribution curves; different types of speeds and their
significance, concept of equipartition principle, van der Waals equation. Virial equation, Boyle
temperature, critical constants, law of corresponding states, specific heats and their ratios,
vapour density, limiting density, abnormal vapour density, frequency of binary collisions; mean
free path.
b) Liquid State – Viscosity of fluids, temperature and pressure dependence, determination of
relative viscosity of liquids. Surface energy and surface tension of liquids, determination of
relative surface tension of liquids, temperature dependence.
c) Solid State – Unit cell, Bravais lattice, crystal system, Miller indices, Bragg’s equation and its
application, packing of simple cube, body centred cube and face centred cube.
3. Chemical Kinetics (5 Lectures)
Rate law, order and molecularity of reactions, first and second order reactions, average life
period, opposing (first order opposed by first order), consecutive and parallel reactions (first order),
concept of steady state and rate determining stepconcept of Arrhenius activation energy. Catalysis,
autocatalysis, enzyme catalyst, catalyst poison.
4. Laws of Motion, Energy and Power
Newton’s First and Second laws, inertia, vector quantifies, position, velocity, force, acceleration,
mass, net force, inertial frames of reference, SI units. Work and energy: Work done and energy,
kinetic energy and potential energy, heat and its units; Cost of energy, measuring energy, power,
different power sources.
5. Gravity and Space
Force of Gravity: Newton’s Third law; weightlessness; elliptical orbits; escape velocity,
Kepler’s laws, types of satellites; circular acceleration; moment; rockets; airplanes, helicopters;
hot air and helium balloons; angular momentum and torque.
6. Nucleus and Radioactivity
Radioactivity: elements and isotopes; radiation and rays, different types of radiation; effects of
radiation, the half-life; measuring age from radioactivity; nuclear fission and fusion, chain
reactions, nuclear reactors, nuclear waste.

Recommended Books :

1. S. R. Palit, Elementary Physical Chemistry; Book Syndicate Private Limited.

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 2. P. C. Rakshit, Physical Chemistry; Sarat Book Distributers.
3. Dr. A. K. Mondal, Degree Bhouto O SadharanRasayan; Sarat Book Distributers.
4. A. Ghoshal, Sadharan O BhoutoRasayan;: Books and Allied (P) Ltd.
5. K. L. Kapoor, A Text Book of Physical Chemistry (Vol. 1 & 5), Macmillan India
Limited, New Delhi.
6. P. C. Rakshit (Revised by S.C. Rakshit), Physical Chemistry, Sarat Book Distributers,
Kolkata.
7. A. Bahl, B.S. Bahl and G.D. Tuli, Essentials of Physical Chemistry, S Chand
Publications.
8. Pahari and Pahari, Problems on Physical Chemistry, New Central Book Agency (P) Ltd.
9. A. Ghoshal, Numerical Problems on Physical Chemistry,Books and Allied (P) Ltd.

Semester-II:
Electricity and Magnetism
(MJC-2)

Course Type: MJC -2 Course Details: Electricity and Magnetism L-T-P: 3-0-4
(Theory and Practical)
CA Marks ESE Marks
Credit: 5 Full Marks: 100 Practical Theoretical Practical Theoretical

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 30 15 20 35

Course Learning Outcomes:

After the completion of course, the students will have ability to:
1. Explain the properties of (i) the electric field produced due to charges at rest; (ii) the mag-
netic field produced due to steady current, both in free-space and inside matter.
2. Develop an understanding on the unification of electric and magnetic fields and Maxwell’s
equtions governing electromagnetic waves.
3. Understand the phenomenon of resonance in LCR AC-circuits, sharpness of resonance, Q-
factor, Power factor and the comparative study of series and parallel resonant circuits.
Course Content
MJC-2: Electricity and Magnetism
45 Hours
Topic Contents Class
Reqd.
(Hrs)
Electric Field for a point Concept of charge, Conservation and 2
charge quantization of charge, Coulomb’s law, Electric
field strength, electric field lines, point charge
in an electric field; Electric dipole. work done
by a charge (derivation of the expression for
potential energy),
Electrostatic potential for a Electric potential, line integral, gradient of a 3
point charge scalar function, relation between field and
potential. Potential due to point charge and
Constant potential surfaces. Poisson’s and
Laplace’s equations. Uniqueness Theorem.
Multipole expansion of Potential and electric field due to a dipole. 2
potential Multipole expansion – monopole, dipole,
quadrupole.
Gauss law in Electrostatics Electric Flux, Gauss’s law, Continuous Charge 3
distribution, Calculation of Electric fields of a
(i) spherical charge distribution, (ii) line charge
and (iii) an infinite flat sheet of charge.
Calculation of Potential.

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Concept of Voltage and Concept of Voltage and Current Sources, 4
current Sources Kirchhoff’s Laws, Network Theorems-
Thevenin’s, Norton’s, Maximum Power
Transfer Theorem, Reciprocity Theorem.
Electrostatics in Conductors Electric field and surface charge density for 5
and Dielectrics conductors, Electric Polarisation (atomic view)
and bound charge densities for Dielectric
materials, Displacement Vector and Gauss’s
law in dielectrics. Capacitors-parallel plate
capacitor with dielectric inside, Electrostatic
Energy stored in a capacitor.
DC steady currents Electric currents and current density. Lorentz 4
Force on a moving charge. Electrical
conductivity and Ohm’s law. Physics of
electrical conduction, conduction in metals and
semiconductors, circuit elements and circuits:
Transient currents in RC, LR and LCR circuits.
Magnetostatics Definition of magnetic field, Ampere’s law and 5
Biot-Savart law (magnetic force and magnetic
flux), Magnetic force on a current carrying
conductor. Magnetic moment of a current-
carrying circular loop, electric current in atoms,
electron spin and magnetic moment, Hall effect
in a conductor.
Magnetic materials Magnetic intensity and magnetic induction, 3
Intensity of magnetization, Susceptibility,
Permeability, Types of magnetic materials:
diamagnetic, paramagnetic and ferromagnetic
materials. Magnetization and magnetic
susceptibility.
Electromagnetic Induction Electromagnetic induction, conducting rod 4
moving in a magnetic field, Faraday’s laws of
induction, Lenz’s Law, expression for self-
inductance and energy stored in a magnetic
field. Mutual inductance.
AC circuits RMS and average value of AC, Response of 5
RL, RC, LC, LCR circuits using j-operator
method, quality factor, admittance and
impedance, power and energy in series and
parallel resonance AC circuits.
AC bridges- Anderson bridge, Wien bridge,

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 De’Sauty’s bridge.
Electromagnetic waves Equation of continuity, Maxwell’s equations, 5
Brief reference to Magnetic Monopole;
Introduction to Gauges; displacement current,
equation for propagation of electromagnetic
wave, transverse nature of electromagnetic
wave, energy transported by electromagnetic
waves. Poynting vector.

References/ Suggested Readings

1. Introduction to Electrodynamics, D.J. Griffiths, 3rd Edn., 1998, Benjamin Cummings.
2. Electricity and Magnetism, By Rakshit and Chatterjee
3. Electricity and Magnetism, Edward M. Purcell, 1986 McGraw-Hill Education
4. Electricity and Magnetism, J. H. Fewkes & J. Yarwood. Vol. I, 1991, Oxford Univ. Press.
5. Feynman Lectures Vol.2, R. P. Feynman, R. B. Leighton, M. Sands, 2008, Pearson Education
6. Electricity, Magnetism & Electromagnetic Theory, S. Mahajan and Choudhury, 2012, Tata
McGraw-Hill Education

Experiments to be performed in the Second semester (At least 6 experiments has to be

performed):

1. To study the characteristics of a series RC Circuit.

2. To determine an unknown low resistance using Potentiometer.
3. To determine an unknown low resistance using Carey Foster’s Bridge.
4. To compare capacitances using De’ Sauty’s bridge.
5. To determine self inductance of a coil by Anderson’s bridge.
6. Measurement of magnetic field strength B and its variation in a solenoid (determinination of
dB/dx).
7. To verify the Thevenin and Norton theorems in a wheatstone bridge.
8. To verify the superposition, and maximum power transfer theorems in a wheatstone bridge.
9. To study response curve of a Series LCR circuit and determine its (a) Resonant
frequency, (b) Impedance at resonance, (c) Quality factor Q, and (d) Band width.
10. To study the response curve of a parallel LCR circuit and determine its (a) anti-resonant
frequency and (b) Quality factor Q.

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11. Measurement of charge and current sensitivity and CDR of Ballistic Galvanometer
12. Determine a high resistance by leakage method using Ballistic Galvanometer.
13. To determine self-inductance of a coil by Rayleigh’s method.
14. To determine temperature co-efficient of resistance of a metal / semiconductor by a meter-bridge.

Semester-II:
Electricity and Magnetism
(Minor-2)

Course Type: Minor-2 Course Details: Electricity and Magnetism L-T-P: 3-0-4
(Theory and Practical)
CA Marks ESE Marks
Credit: 5 Full Marks: 100 Practical Theoretical Practical Theoretical
30 15 20 35

After the completion of course, the students will have ability to:
1. Explain the properties of (i) the electric field produced due to charges at rest; (ii) the mag-
netic field produced due to steady current, both in free-space and inside matter.
2. Develop an understanding on the unification of electric and magnetic fields and Maxwell’s
equtions governing electromagnetic waves.
3. Understand the phenomenon of resonance in LCR AC-circuits, sharpness of resonance, Q-
factor, Power factor and the comparative study of series and parallel resonant circuits.
Course Content
MJC-2: Electricity and Magnetism
45 Hours
Topic Contents Class
Reqd.
(Hrs)
Electric Field for a point Concept of charge, Conservation and 2
charge quantization of charge, Coulomb’s law, Electric

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 field strength, electric field lines, point charge
in an electric field; Electric dipole. work done
by a charge (derivation of the expression for
potential energy),
Electrostatic potential for a Electric potential, line integral, gradient of a 3
point charge scalar function, relation between field and
potential. Potential due to point charge and
Constant potential surfaces. Poisson’s and
Laplace’s equations. Uniqueness Theorem.
Multipole expansion of Potential and electric field due to a dipole. 2
potential Multipole expansion – monopole, dipole,
quadrupole.
Gauss law in Electrostatics Electric Flux, Gauss’s law, Continuous Charge 3
distribution, Calculation of Electric fields of a
(i) spherical charge distribution, (ii) line charge
and (iii) an infinite flat sheet of charge.
Calculation of Potential.
Concept of Voltage and Concept of Voltage and Current Sources, 4
current Sources Kirchhoff’s Laws, Network Theorems-
Thevenin’s, Norton’s, Maximum Power
Transfer Theorem, Reciprocity Theorem.
Electrostatics in Conductors Electric field and surface charge density for 5
and Dielectrics conductors, Electric Polarisation (atomic view)
and bound charge densities for Dielectric
materials, Displacement Vector and Gauss’s
law in dielectrics. Capacitors-parallel plate
capacitor with dielectric inside, Electrostatic
Energy stored in a capacitor.
DC steady currents Electric currents and current density. Lorentz 4
Force on a moving charge. Electrical
conductivity and Ohm’s law. Physics of
electrical conduction, conduction in metals and
semiconductors, circuit elements and circuits:
Transient currents in RC, LR and LCR circuits.
Magnetostatics Definition of magnetic field, Ampere’s law and 5
Biot-Savart law (magnetic force and magnetic
flux), Magnetic force on a current carrying
conductor. Magnetic moment of a current-
carrying circular loop, electric current in atoms,
electron spin and magnetic moment, Hall effect

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 in a conductor.
Magnetic materials Magnetic intensity and magnetic induction, 3
Intensity of magnetization, Susceptibility,
Permeability, Types of magnetic materials:
diamagnetic, paramagnetic and ferromagnetic
materials. Magnetization and magnetic
susceptibility.
Electromagnetic Induction Electromagnetic induction, conducting rod 4
moving in a magnetic field, Faraday’s laws of
induction, Lenz’s Law, expression for self-
inductance and energy stored in a magnetic
field. Mutual inductance.
AC circuits RMS and average value of AC, Response of 5
RL, RC, LC, LCR circuits using j-operator
method, quality factor, admittance and
impedance, power and energy in series and
parallel resonance AC circuits.
AC bridges- Anderson bridge, Wien bridge,
De’Sauty’s bridge.
Electromagnetic waves Equation of continuity, Maxwell’s equations, 5
Brief reference to Magnetic Monopole;
Introduction to Gauges; displacement current,
equation for propagation of electromagnetic
wave, transverse nature of electromagnetic
wave, energy transported by electromagnetic
waves. Poynting vector.

References/ Suggested Readings

1. Introduction to Electrodynamics, D.J. Griffiths, 3rd Edn., 1998, Benjamin Cummings.
2. Electricity and Magnetism, By Rakshit and Chatterjee
3. Electricity and Magnetism, Edward M. Purcell, 1986 McGraw-Hill Education
4. Electricity and Magnetism, J. H. Fewkes & J. Yarwood. Vol. I, 1991, Oxford Univ. Press.
5. Feynman Lectures Vol.2, R. P. Feynman, R. B. Leighton, M. Sands, 2008, Pearson Education
6. Electricity, Magnetism & Electromagnetic Theory, S. Mahajan and Choudhury, 2012, Tata
McGraw-Hill Education

Experiments to be performed in the Second semester (At least 6 experiments has to be

performed):

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1. To study the characteristics of a series RC Circuit.
2. To determine an unknown low resistance using Potentiometer.
3. To determine an unknown low resistance using Carey Foster’s Bridge.
4. To compare capacitances using De’ Sauty’s bridge.
5. To determine self inductance of a coil by Anderson’s bridge.
6. Measurement of magnetic field strength B and its variation in a solenoid (determinination of
dB/dx).
7. To verify the Thevenin and Norton theorems in a wheatstone bridge.
8. To verify the superposition, and maximum power transfer theorems in a wheatstone bridge.
9. To study response curve of a Series LCR circuit and determine its (a) Resonant
frequency, (b) Impedance at resonance, (c) Quality factor Q, and (d) Band width.
10. To study the response curve of a parallel LCR circuit and determine its (a) anti-resonant
frequency and (b) Quality factor Q.
11. Measurement of charge and current sensitivity and CDR of Ballistic Galvanometer
12. Determine a high resistance by leakage method using Ballistic Galvanometer.
13. To determine self-inductance of a coil by Rayleigh’s method.
14. To determine temperature co-efficient of resistance of a metal / semiconductor by a meter-bridge.

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