Faraday's Law
Definition
Faraday's law states that when there is a change in the magnetic field through a loop of wire, an electromotive force (emf) is induced in the wire. This emf leads to the generation of an electric current if there is a closed conducting path.
Related terms
Induced Current: The electric current that is generated in a conductor due to Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction.
Magnetic Flux: The measure of the quantity of magnetic field passing through a given area.
Solenoid: A long coil of wire that produces a strong and uniform magnetic field when an electric current passes through it.
"Faraday's Law" appears in:
Subjects (2)
AP Chemistry
AP Physics C: E&M
Additional resources (1)
AP Physics 2 - Unit 5 Overview: Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
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