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When a magnet moves towards a conducting loop, what happens to the flux?
When a magnet moves towards a conducting loop, what happens to the flux?
- It becomes zero
- It decreases (correct)
- It remains constant
- It increases
What is the purpose of Lenz's Law?
What is the purpose of Lenz's Law?
- To calculate the resistance of the conductor
- To determine the direction of the induced current (correct)
- To measure the flux change
- To find the magnitude of the induced EMF
What happens to the motion of the magnet in the presence of a conducting loop?
What happens to the motion of the magnet in the presence of a conducting loop?
- It decelerates downward (correct)
- It accelerates downward
- It reverses direction
- It remains constant
What is the significance of Faraday's Law of Induction?
What is the significance of Faraday's Law of Induction?
What is the role of the curled right-hand rule in electromagnetic induction?
What is the role of the curled right-hand rule in electromagnetic induction?
What is the application of electromagnetic induction in a railgun?
What is the application of electromagnetic induction in a railgun?
What is the direction of the induced field in Lenz's Law?
What is the direction of the induced field in Lenz's Law?
What is the purpose of Ohm's Law in electromagnetic induction?
What is the purpose of Ohm's Law in electromagnetic induction?
What happens when a conductive projectile is inserted between the rails in a railgun?
What happens when a conductive projectile is inserted between the rails in a railgun?
What is the significance of the negative sign in Faraday's Law of Induction?
What is the significance of the negative sign in Faraday's Law of Induction?