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Faraday's Law of Induction

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Faraday's Law of Induction states that a change in magnetic field induces an electromotive force (emf) in a closed loop, resulting in the generation of an electric current. In simpler terms, it explains how moving magnets or changing magnetic fields can create electricity.