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Who is generally credited with the discovery of electromagnetic or magnetic induction?
Who is generally credited with the discovery of electromagnetic or magnetic induction?
- Nikola Tesla
- Michael Faraday (correct)
- James Clerk Maxwell
- Joseph Henry
Which law describes the direction of the induced field in electromagnetic induction?
Which law describes the direction of the induced field in electromagnetic induction?
- Lenz's law (correct)
- Hooke's law
- Ohm's law
- Coulomb's law
When was electromagnetic induction discovered and published by Michael Faraday?
When was electromagnetic induction discovered and published by Michael Faraday?
- 1833
- 1830
- 1831 (correct)
- 1832
What did Michael Faraday wrap around an iron ring in his first experimental demonstration of electromagnetic induction?
What did Michael Faraday wrap around an iron ring in his first experimental demonstration of electromagnetic induction?
What did Faraday expect to happen when he connected one wire to a battery in his first experimental demonstration?
What did Faraday expect to happen when he connected one wire to a battery in his first experimental demonstration?
Study Notes
Key Figures and Concepts
- Michael Faraday is generally credited with the discovery of electromagnetic or magnetic induction.
- Faraday's Law of Induction describes the direction of the induced field in electromagnetic induction.
Historical Context
- Electromagnetic induction was discovered and published by Michael Faraday in 1831.
Experimental Demonstration
- In his first experimental demonstration of electromagnetic induction, Faraday wrapped two wires around an iron ring.
- When Faraday connected one wire to a battery, he expected current to be generated in the second wire wrapped around the iron ring, demonstrating the principle of induction.
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Test your knowledge about electromagnetic and magnetic induction, the discovery of induction by Michael Faraday in 1831, Faraday's law, Maxwell's equations, and Lenz's law.
