What This Document Is
This is a tenth lab report, completed by Nishant Patel for Physics 221 (Electricity and Magnetism) at Illinois Institute of Technology. It details an experiment focused on determining the mass-to-charge ratio (e/m) of an electron using a magnetic field. The report presents experimental data, calculations, and analysis related to this measurement. It was submitted to instructor Karen Marin.
Why This Document Matters
This lab report is essential for students enrolled in PHYS 221. It demonstrates practical application of concepts learned in the course, specifically those relating to magnetic forces on moving charges. It serves as a record of experimental procedure, data collection, and analysis, contributing to the student’s overall grade.
What This Document Provides
The full report includes: raw data tables showing current and voltage measurements at varying beam radii; graphs of I² versus V for each radius; calculated slopes from both experimental data and a theoretical equation; a calculated e/m value with standard deviation; a comparison to the theoretical e/m value; and a discussion of potential error sources. This preview only provides a summary of the experiment’s focus and the types of data presented within the full report. It does *not* include the complete datasets, calculations, or detailed error analysis.
