P6 - Electromagnetic Induction Flashcards

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Define electromagnetic induction

A

CREATION OF VOLTAGE in a wire which is experiencing a CHANGE IN MAGNETIC FIELD

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How can you induce a voltage?

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By moving a magnet in a coil of wire or moving a conductor(wire) in a magnetic field

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What 4 factors affect the size of induced voltage?

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  1. Strength of magnet
  2. Area of coil
  3. The number of turns on the coil
  4. Speed of movement
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