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Is a law of physics that states that the magnitude of the

electromotive force induced in a closed circuit is Faraday's law is also based on Lenz's law, which states
proportional to the rate at which the magnetic flux that the direction of the induced e.m.f. is such that it
through that circuit changes. In other words, Faraday's opposes the change that produces it. This means that if
law states that if the magnetic flux through a circuit the magnetic flux through a closed circuit increases, the
changes with time, an electric current is induced in that e.m.f. induced in that circuit is such that it produces a
circuit. current that generates a magnetic field that opposes the
magnetic field that produced it. Similarly, if the magnetic
Faraday's law is one of the fundamental laws of flux decreases, the induced e.m.f. produces a current that
electromagnetics and is essential to understanding how generates a magnetic field that opposes the original
electrical generators and transformers work. Faraday's magnetic field.
law also has applications in industry, medicine and
communication technology, and has been a key part of
the development of modern electronics.

Electromotive force (EMF):


Electromotive force is the amount
of electrical energy produced in a
circuit due to a change in the
Using an alternating current generator: An magnetic flux passing through it. It
alternating current generator is a useful tool WHATS IT'S? is measured in volts (V).
for demonstrating Faraday's law, since it
produces a magnetic flux that changes with Magnetic flux: Magnetic flux is the
time and thus generates an electromotive amount of magnetic field lines
force in a nearby coil. By connecting a coil to passing through a given surface. It
an alternating current generator, the electric is measured in Weber (Wb).
current induced in the coil can be observed.
Electromagnetic induction:
Changing the magnetic field strength: If the FARADAY'S IMPORTANT Electromagnetic induction is the
magnetic field strength across a coil of wire is EXPERIMENTAL LAW DEFINITIONS process by which an electric
changed, it can be observed that the electric CONSIDERATIONS current is generated in a circuit due
current induced in the coil also changes. This to a change in the magnetic flux
shows that the electromotive force is passing through it.
proportional to the rate of change of the
magnetic flux.

Changing the speed of the magnetic field: If a


magnet is moved near a coil of wire at
different speeds, it can be observed that the FUNDAMENTALS
electric current induced in the coil also
changes. This shows that the electromotive
force is proportional to the rate at which the
magnetic flux changes.

Using an oscilloscope: An oscilloscope is an Change in magnetic flux: Faraday's law states that the
instrument that can measure the electric electromotive force (EMF) induced in a circuit is proportional to
current induced in a coil of wire. By connecting the rate of change of magnetic flux through the circuit. This
a coil to an oscilloscope, the waveform of the means that any change in the magnetic flux through a circuit
induced current can be observed and
can induce an electric current in the circuit.
Faraday's law can be demonstrated.

Relationship between magnetic and electric fields: Faraday's law


is based on the close relationship between magnetic and electric
fields. If a magnetic field changes over time, an electric field is
generated, and vice versa. This is known as the law of
electromagnetic induction.

Mathematics of the law: Faraday's law can be expressed


mathematically as EMF = -dΦ/dt, where EMF is the electromotive
force induced in the circuit, Φ is the magnetic flux through the
circuit and dΦ/dt is the rate of change of the magnetic flux. This
means that the induced electromotive force is proportional to
the rate of change of the magnetic flux.

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