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.
Analogy
Imagine riding your bike over bumps on the road. Each time you go over a bump, your body experiences an upward force that makes you jump slightly. Similarly, when there is a change in magnetic flux through a wire loop, it induces an EMF that "jumps" electrons and creates an electric 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.
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