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Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction, Meaning (SPM Physics)

The magnitude of the induced electromotive force is directly proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux linking the conductor.

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EnglishFaraday's law of electromagnetic induction
Bahasa MelayuHukum aruhan elektromagnet Faraday
中文法拉第电磁感应定律

Definition

The magnitude of the induced electromotive force is directly proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux linking the conductor.

Electromagnetism

In exam terms

Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction states that the magnitude of the induced electromotive force (e.m.f.) is directly proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux linking the conductor. The induced e.m.f. is measured in volts (V).

In practice this means the induced e.m.f. is larger when the magnet moves faster, the magnetic field is stronger, or the coil has more turns, because each raises the rate of change of flux linkage. Example of correct use: Doubling the speed at which the magnet is pushed into the coil doubles the induced e.m.f. Faraday's law gives the size of the e.m.f.; Lenz's law gives its direction.

Do not confuse it with…

Do not confuse Faraday's law with Lenz's law. Faraday's law tells you the size of the induced e.m.f.

(proportional to the rate of change of flux), while Lenz's law tells you its direction (it opposes the change causing it). They answer different parts of the same problem.

In Paper 2 this is asked as state or explain: state Faraday's law, or explain how the induced e.m.f. changes when a factor is altered. When answering, always refer to the rate of change of magnetic flux, not just the flux itself.

Source: DSKP KSSM Physics Form 4 and 5 (Versi English) (Bahagian Pembangunan Kurikulum (BPK), KPM)

Frequently asked questions

What does Faraday's law say the induced e.m.f. depends on?
The magnitude of the induced e.m.f. is directly proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux linking the conductor. A faster change of flux gives a larger e.m.f.
How is Faraday's law different from Lenz's law?
Faraday's law gives the size of the induced e.m.f., while Lenz's law gives its direction, stating that the induced effect opposes the change producing it.
How can the induced e.m.f. be increased according to Faraday's law?
Increase the rate of change of flux: move the magnet faster, use a stronger magnet, or add more turns to the coil. Each raises the induced e.m.f.

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