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What is the difference between Faraday's Law and Lenz's Law?

Faraday's Law: Quantifies the induced EMF based on the rate of change of magnetic flux. | Lenz's Law: Determines the direction of the induced EMF, opposing the change in flux.

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What is the difference between Faraday's Law and Lenz's Law?

Faraday's Law: Quantifies the induced EMF based on the rate of change of magnetic flux. | Lenz's Law: Determines the direction of the induced EMF, opposing the change in flux.

Compare increasing vs. decreasing flux regarding induced magnetic field.

Increasing Flux: Induced magnetic field points opposite to the applied field. | Decreasing Flux: Induced magnetic field points in the same direction as the applied field.

Compare primary and secondary coils in a transformer.

Primary Coil: Creates a changing magnetic flux when AC voltage is applied. | Secondary Coil: Experiences induced EMF due to changing flux from the primary coil.

What is Magnetic Flux (Φ)?

The amount of magnetic field passing through a given area; Φ=BcdotAcdotcos(θ)Φ = B cdot A cdot cos(θ)

Define Faraday's Law.

A changing magnetic flux through a loop induces an electromotive force (emf): ε=NfracdΦdtε = -N frac{dΦ}{dt}

What is Lenz's Law?

The induced emf creates a current that produces a magnetic field opposing the change in magnetic flux.

Define induced EMF.

The electromotive force generated in a circuit due to a changing magnetic field.

What is an area vector?

A vector perpendicular to the surface, pointing outward from a closed surface; used to determine the sign of magnetic flux.

How do generators convert mechanical energy into electrical energy?

A rotating coil in a magnetic field induces an emf and current in the coil.

How do transformers change the voltage of alternating current?

A primary coil creates a changing magnetic flux, which induces an emf in the secondary coil. The ratio of turns in the coils determines the voltage change.

Explain how magnetic braking works.

A moving conductor in a magnetic field experiences a force opposing its motion. Induced currents dissipate kinetic energy as heat, slowing down the object.

Describe the process of induction in induction cooktops.

Alternating current in a coil induces eddy currents in metal cookware, generating heat.

What is the first step to determine the direction of induced current?

Determine whether the magnetic flux is increasing or decreasing.

What is the second step to determine the direction of induced current?

Use Lenz's Law to determine the direction of the induced magnetic field.