Group 1: Gregory Troy, Arwen, Andrew

Describe an experiment to show electromagnetic

induction

Two different coils of copper wire having large numbers of turns

(say 50 and 100 turns respectively) are taken. They are now
inserted over a non-conducting cylinder roll, as shown in figure
below. The coil-1, having larger number of turns, is connected in
series with a battery and a plug key. Also, the number of turns, is
connected in series with a battery and a plug key. Also, the other
coil-2 is connected with a galvanometer as shown. The key is
initiated and the galvanometer is observed. We will observe that
the needle of the galvanometer instantly jumps to one side and
then quickly returns to zero, indicating a momentary current in
coil-2. The coil-1 is now disconnected from the battery. Now we
will observe that the needle momentarily moves, but to the
opposite side. It means that now the current flows in the opposite
direction in coil-2
 Electromagnetic Induction

Faraday’s law: a voltage is induced in a

conductor whenever it cuts or moves across
magnetic field lines, but not when it moves
along them or rests.

The induced p.d. or voltage increases with the

increase of

● The speed of motion of the magnet or coil

● The number or turns on the coil
● The strength of the magnet
 Direction of induced current using Lenz’s Law or
Fleming’s right-hand rule
According to the Lenz’s law the induced current
should flow in a direction that make the coil behave
like a magnet with its top a north pole. The
downward motion of the magnet will then be
opposed since like poles repel.

Lenz’s law is an example of the principle of

conservation of energy. If the currents caused
opposite poles from those that they do make,
electrical energy would be created from nothing. As
it is, mechanical energy is provided, by whoever
moves the magnet, to overcome the forces that
arise.

For a straight wire moving at right angles to

magnetic field a more useful form of Lenz’s law is
Fleming’s right-hand rule. ( the ‘dynamo rule’)
Diagram and Sketch of Output (a.c. generator)