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What factors affect the current induced in a wire moving in a magnetic field?
The induced current depends on both the area of the coil and the change in magnetic field. In a coil of wires, each loop contributes an area A to the right-hand side of the equation, so the induced emf will be proportional to the number of loops in a coil.
What induces a current in the secondary coil?
The iron core increases the strength of the magnetic field. The magnetic field passes through (or cuts) the secondary coil. The changing magnetic field induces a changing potential difference in the secondary coil. The induced potential difference produces an alternating current in the external circuit.
Which factors will affect the amount of induced current in a solenoid?
The number of turns of the coil:As the number of turns increases, the magnitude of the induced current increases.
Why is an alternating current induced in the coil?
As one side of the coil moves up through the magnetic field , a current is induced in one direction. As the rotation continues and that side of the coil moves down, the induced current reverses direction. This means that the generator produces a current that is constantly changing. This is alternating current or a.c.
How current is induced in a coil?
If a coil is moved rapidly between the two poles of a horseshoe magnet, then an electric current is induced in the coil. If a magnet is moved relative to a coil, an electric current is induced. By keeping it stationary and rotating a magnet inside it, the current in the coil can be induced.
How induced current is produced in solenoid?
When the switch is opened, the decrease in current through the solenoid causes a decrease in magnetic flux through its coils, which induces an emf in the solenoid. This emf must oppose the change (the termination of the current) causing it.
What causes induced current in the secondary coil of Faraday’s ring?
Remember that you need a changing magnetic field to induce an electric current. When the switch is opened, the magnetic field in the primary coil disappears, because there is no longer an electric current. The magnetic field in the soft-iron ring collapses from maximum strength to zero.