6.3.1

Electromagnetic Induction

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Electromagnetic Induction

A current is a flow of charge. A potential difference (p.d) is needed for a current to flow and the p.d drives a current round a circuit. A p.d can be induced in two ways:

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Electrical conductor moving in magnetic field

  • If a wire (or any electrical conductor) moves near a magnet, it induces a p.d in the conductor.
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Changing magnetic field through electrical conductor

  • A changing magnetic field is a magnetic field with changing strength.
  • If there is magnetic field through the middle of a coil of wire, it is ‘linked’ with the coil.
  • A changing magnetic field that is linked with a coil of wire induces a p.d in that wire.

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