7.2.11

Magnetic Field Direction

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Magnetic Field Direction

For both solenoids and straight wires, reversing the direction of the magnetic field's movement will reverse the direction of any induced current.

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Induced current opposes original change

  • An induced current generates a magnetic field that opposes the original change (the movement of the conductor or the change in the magnetic field).

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