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What is the effect of increasing the number of turns in a coil on its inductance?

Increasing the number of turns increases the inductance.

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What is the effect of increasing the number of turns in a coil on its inductance?

Increasing the number of turns increases the inductance.

What is the effect of a changing magnetic field on a nearby conductor?

A changing magnetic field induces an EMF (voltage) and can cause current to flow in the conductor.

What happens when the magnetic flux through a loop increases?

An induced current is generated in the loop, creating a magnetic field that opposes the increase in flux.

What is the effect of increasing the resistance in an LR circuit on the time constant?

Increasing the resistance decreases the time constant, causing the current to reach its maximum value faster.

What causes a magnetic field according to Maxwell's equations?

A magnetic field is created by both electric currents and changing electric fields.

What are the steps to apply Faraday's Law?

  1. Identify the changing magnetic flux. 2. Calculate the rate of change of magnetic flux (dΦBdt\frac{d\Phi_B}{dt}dtdΦB​​). 3. Use E=−NdΦBdt\mathcal{E} = -N \frac{d\Phi_B}{dt}E=−NdtdΦB​​ to find the induced EMF.

What are the steps to apply Lenz's Law?

  1. Determine the direction of the changing magnetic field. 2. Determine the direction of the induced magnetic field (opposite to the change). 3. Use the right-hand rule to find the direction of the induced current.

Describe the process of current growth in an LR circuit.

When voltage is applied, the inductor resists the change in current. The current gradually increases, following the equation I(t)=Imax(1−e−t/τ)I(t) = I_{max}(1-e^{-t/\tau})I(t)=Imax​(1−e−t/τ), until it reaches its maximum value.

How do generators convert mechanical energy into electrical energy?

Generators use electromagnetic induction. Mechanical energy rotates a coil in a magnetic field, inducing a changing magnetic flux, which generates an EMF and thus electrical energy.

How do transformers change voltage levels?

Transformers use electromagnetic induction. A changing current in the primary coil creates a changing magnetic flux, which induces a voltage in the secondary coil. The voltage ratio depends on the turns ratio of the coils.

What is the effect of increasing the number of turns in a coil on its inductance?

Increasing the number of turns increases the inductance.

What happens to the induced current if the rate of change of magnetic flux increases?

The induced current increases.

What is the effect of increasing the resistance in an LR circuit on the time constant?

Increasing the resistance decreases the time constant, causing the current to reach its maximum value more quickly.

What happens when a conductor moves through a magnetic field?

An electromotive force (EMF) is induced in the conductor.

What is the effect of a changing electric field?

A changing electric field creates a magnetic field (as described by Maxwell's Equations).