Faraday's Law

Definition

Faraday's Law states that when there is a change in magnetic flux through a loop of wire, an electromotive force (EMF) is induced in that loop which results in an induced current.

Related terms

Magnetic Flux:

The measure of the quantity of magnetic field passing through a given area.

Electromotive Force (EMF):

The voltage or potential difference induced in a circuit due to changes in magnetic flux.

Induced Current: A current that flows in a conductor due to changes in the magnetic field around it.