7.2.6

Induced Potential

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Induced Potential

A potential difference can be induced across the ends of an electrical conductor in two ways:

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Conductor moving in a magnetic field

  • A potential difference is induced if a conductor moves relative to a magnetic field.
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Change in magnetic field around a conductor

  • A potential difference is induced if there is a change in the magnetic field around a conductor.

Induced Potential Difference

We can induce a bigger potential difference in an electrical conductor (coil of wire) during electromagnetic induction in 2 main ways.

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More coils

  • Increasing the number of turns of coils of wire.
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Faster movement

  • Making the magnetic field change more rapidly by moving the wire or the magnet more quickly.

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