The Generator Effect

• What is the generator effect?

  When conductors and magnetic fields interact, a potential difference can be induced
• What 2 ways can the potential difference in the generator effect be induced?

  1. An electrical conductor moving relative to a magnetic field 2. A change in magnetic field around a conductor
• How can you increase the size of the induced potential difference when conductors and magnetic fields interact?

  You can increase the speed of the movement or increase the size of the magnetic field
• What happens when you reverse the direction of the movement or magnetic field?

  The direction of any induced current gets reversed
• What does an induced current generate?

  A magnetic field that opposes the original change (The change in the movement of the conductor or the change in magnetic field) that produces it