CU - FYUGP | BSc.

PHYSICS HONOURS SYLLABUS 2024

CALICUT UNIVERSITY – FOUR-YEAR UNDER

GRADUATE PROGRAMME (CU-FYUGP)

BSc PHYSICS HONOURS

Programme B.Sc. Physics Honours

Course Title ELECTRODYNAMICS I

Type of Course Core in Major

Semester IV

Academic Level 200 – 299

Course Details Credit Lecture Tutorial Practical Total

per week per week per week Hours

4 3 - 2 75

Pre-requisites A strong foundation in mathematics, including algebra, trigonometry,

and calculus. Additionally, a basic understanding of physics concepts
such as electricity, magnetism, and mechanics would be beneficial for
grasping the principles covered in the course.

Course The course provides a foundational exploration of electromagnetism,

Summary encompassing topics like electric fields, magnetic fields and
electromagnetic induction. Through simplified explanations, illustrative
examples, and conceptual exercises, students gain insight into the
behavior and interactions of electric and magnetic fields, preparing them
for more advanced studies in physics or related fields at the
undergraduate level.

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Course Outcomes (CO):

CO CO Statement Cognitive Knowledge Evaluation
Level* Category# Tools used
CO1 Apply vector analysis Application Conceptual Problem-solvin
techniques to solve problems in Understanding g assignments,
electromagnetics quizzes
CO2 Analyze and calculate electric Analysis Procedural Homework
fields and potentials for various Knowledge assignments,
charge distributions exams,
simulation
exercises
CO3 Investigate the behavior of Evaluation Conceptual Laboratory
magnetic fields and solve Understanding reports, group
problems involving projects, exams
magnetostatics
CO4 Utilize electrical measurement Application Procedural Laboratory
instruments to quantify electric Knowledge experiments,
and magnetic phenomena instrument
operation tests,
practical
assessments
CO5 Demonstrate an understanding Comprehension Conceptual Concept maps,
of Maxwell's equations and their Understanding oral
implications in presentations,
electromagnetism written exams
CO6 Apply theoretical knowledge to Synthesis Procedural Design
analyze and design simple Knowledge projects, case
electromagnetic systems studies, final
projects
* - Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (Ap), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C)
# - Factual Knowledge(F) Conceptual Knowledge (C) Procedural Knowledge (P)
Metacognitive Knowledge (M)

Detailed Syllabus:

Module Unit Content Hrs Marks

(45 (70)
+30)

I VECTOR ANALYSIS 12 20

1 Vector Algebra 2

2 Differential Calculus 4

3 Integral Calculus 4

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4 Curvilinear Coordinates 2

Sections 1.1.1 – 1.1.4, 1.2.1 – 1.2.7, 1.3.1 – 1.3.6, 1.4.1 – 1.4.2 of chapter 1 of
Book 1

II ELECTROSTATICS 15 20

5 The Electric Field 3

6 Divergence and Curl of Electrostatic Field 4

7 Electric Potential; Electrostatic Boundary Conditions 4

8 Work and Energy in Electrostatics 2

9 Conductors 2

Sections 2.1.1 – 2.1.4, 2.2.1, 2.2.3, 2.2.4, 2.3.1 – 2.3.5, 2.4.1 – 2.4.4, 2.5.1 – 2.5.4 of
chapter 2 of Book 1 (section 2.2.2 is excluded)

III MAGNETOSTATICS 9 15

10 The Lorentz Force Law 2

11 The Biot – Savart Law 2

12 The Divergence and Curl of B (up to the derivation of Eqn. 5.50); 2

Ampere’s Law

13 Magnetic Vector Potential; Magnetostatic Boundary Conditions 3

Sections 5.1.1 – 5.1.3, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.3.1 – 5.3.4, 5.4.1, 5.4.2 of chapter 5 of Book 1

IV ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENTS 9 15

14 Kirchoff’s laws and Wheatstone’s Bridge 1

15 Carey Foster Bridge 1

16 Potentiometer 1

17 Network Analysis: Superposition Theorem 1

18 Thevenin’s Theorem, Norton’s theorem 1

19. Maximum power transfer theorem 1

20 Maxwell’s Loop Current Method 1

21 Torque on a Current loop in a Unifor, Magnetic field 1

22 Moving Coil Ballistic Galvanometer 1

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Sections 6.6 – 6.8, 6.12 – 6.17 of chapter 6, and sections 10.10, 10.11 of
chapter 10 of Book 2

V PRACTICALS 30

Conduct any 6 experiments from the given list (two from experiment 1-4
and four from 5-16) and 1 additional experiment, decided by the
teacher-in-charge, related to the content of the course. The 7th experiment
may also be selected from the given list. Other experiments listed here may
be used as demonstrations of the concepts taught in the course.

1 Plotting of the 2D functions using Python

● Plot the 2D function in Problem 1.12 of Book 1 and find the
maximum value and the location of maxima from the plot.
● Simulations of section 1.2 of Book 3 can be referred.

2 Mapping of 2D vector fields using Python

● Map the vector fields in Example 1.4 and 1.5 of Book 1.
^ ^
𝑟 𝑟
● Map 𝑟
and 2
𝑟
● Simulations of section 3.1 of Book 3 can be referred.

3 Mapping of electric and magnetic field lines using Python

● Plot the field of an electric charge, dipole and magnetic dipole.

● Simulations of section 4.1, 4.2 and Appendix D of Book 3 can
be referred.

4 Simulation of particle trajectory under Lorentz force law using

Python
● Simulate the trajectory of charged particle moving under
Lorentz force law.
● Problem 5.66 of Book 1 and Chapter 6 of Book 3 can be
referred

5 Mapping of the magnetic field lines of a bar magnet.

● Fix a paper on a drawing board kept on a table and place the

bar magnet at the center along the magnetic meridian.
● Using a small compass needle, map the magnetic field lines of
the magnet placed with (a) north pole pointing south and (b)
north pole pointing north.
● Mark the null points (where the horizontal component of
Earth’s magnetic field, Bh cancels the field due to magnet)
along the axial/equatorial line and measure the distance, 2d,
between them.
2 2 2
4π (𝑑 −𝑙 )
● Calculate the moment of the magnet. (a) 𝑚 = µ0 2𝑑
𝐵ℎ
4π 2 2 3/2
(b) 𝑚 = µ0
(𝑑 + 𝑙 ) 𝐵ℎ

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6 Study the variation of the magnetic field strength of a bar magnet

using a smartphone magnetometer.
● Using a smartphone magnetometer, measure the strength of
the magnetic field of a bar magnet, along the axial and
equatorial lines and plot the data.
● Magnetometer in the Phyphox app may be used to get the data
after locating the approximate position of the magnetometer
sensor.
https://phyphox.org/wiki/index.php?title=Sensor:_Magnetic_fi
eld
● Fit the theoretical formulae to the data and obtain magnetic
µ0 2𝑚𝑑
dipole moment. Along the axial line 𝐵 = 4π 2 2 2
and
(𝑑 −𝑙 )
µ0 𝑚
along the equatorial line 𝐵 = 4π 2 2 3/2
(𝑑 +𝑙 )

7 Determine the moment of a bar magnet and Bh using a deflection

magnetometer and a box type vibration magnetometer.

● Determine m/Bh using deflection magnetometer in Tan A

position and mBh using box type vibration magnetometer.
Hence calculate the moment of the magnet and Bh.
● If the same magnet was used, compare the dipole moment
with that of experiment 2 and 3.

8 Circular coil- Verification of Biot Savart's law and determination

of Bh.

● Move a compass through a platform along the axis of the coil

carrying a study current. Note the deflection of the needle and
plot magnetic flux density (𝐵 = 𝐵ℎ𝑡𝑎𝑛θ) as a function of
distance.
● Optional: Smartphone magnetometer may be used to measure
the strength of the magnetic field along the axial line and plot
the data. https://phyphox.org/experiment/magnetic-field/
● By varying current and (or) distance of the compass box along
the axial line of the coil, note the deflection and hence
determine the value of Bh.

9 Reduction factor of TG using potentiometer.

● Standardize the given potentiometer using a Danial cell or any
other constant voltage source and use the standardized
potentiometer to find the current through the TG.
● By observing the deflection in the TG for different currents,
calculate the reduction factor.
● From the magnetic field at the center of a circular coil, deduce
the value Bh.

10 Verification of Kirchoff’s laws / Superposition theorem.

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