The Physics Laboratory at the Department of Science and Humanities, Government Polytechnic, Miraj, is a well-equipped facility designed to provide students with hands-on practical training. It serves as a fundamental learning space for diploma engineering students across all branches.
Physics Laboratory Equipment Details
The Physics Laboratory is equipped with apparatus spanning mechanics, optics, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. While the specific inventory at Government Polytechnic Miraj may vary, the following is a representative list based on standard physics lab requirements for similar institutions.
Measurements & Mechanics
Vernier Calipers – Range: 0-150mm, Resolution: 0.1mm
Micrometer Screw Gauge – Range: 0-25mm, Resolution: 0.01mm
Simple Pendulum Setup – Bobs of different materials, thread, stand (for determination of acceleration due to gravity)
Slotted Weights – 10g to 5000g sets
Helical Spring – With hook and pointer (for force constant determination)
Inclined Plane Setup – Wooden plane with pulley, protractor (for projectile motion experiments)
Young’s Modulus Apparatus – Scale plate with vernier, tension weight
Heat & Thermodynamics
Boyle’s Law Apparatus – With Bourdon gauge, pump
Joule’s Calorimeter / Electrical Calorimeter – With heating coil, stirrer, thermometer
Searle’s Thermal Conductivity Apparatus – With cylindrical rods of different materials
Forbidden Energy Band Gap Setup – Oven, thermometer, micro ammeter, Ge/Si diode
Laboratory Thermometer – -10°C to 100°C
Optics & Light
Glass Slabs / Blocks – Rectangular
Prisms – Equilateral, right angle
Lens Set – Convex & Concave, various focal lengths
Photoelectric Cell / Photo Sensor Kit – For I-V characteristics study
LDR Characteristics Kit – For study of Light Dependent Resistor
Electricity & Magnetism
Digital Multimeter – 3½ digit display, measures Vac, Vdc, Adc, Aac, Resistance
Battery Eliminator / Regulated Power Supply – 0-12V, 2A
Rheostat – Various ranges (100 ohm, 2 Amp, etc.)
Potentiometer – For voltage measurement / EMF comparison
Bar Magnets / Magnetic Compass – For magnetism experiments
Electronics & Modern Physics
PN Junction Diode Characteristics Kit
Zener Diode Characteristics Kit
Solar Cell Characteristics Apparatus – Solar panel 5V/500mA
Planck’s Constant Apparatus – Using LEDs or photocell
General
Meter Scales / Measuring Tapes
Resistance Box – 4 decade ranges
Connecting Wires / Leads
