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AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
Unit 12: Magnetism and Electromagnetism
12.3 Electromagnetic Induction
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Faraday's Law states that the induced EMF is proportional to the rate of change of the
magnetic flux
.
True
The induced EMF in Faraday's Law is denoted by
ε
\varepsilon
ε
.
True
Match the key concept of Lenz's Law with its description:
Induced Current Direction ↔️ Opposes the changing magnetic field
Energy Conservation ↔️ Maintains balance by resisting changes
What creates an induced EMF in a conductor?
Changing magnetic field
What is the unit for induced EMF in the SI system?
Volts
What is the mathematical expression for Faraday's Law?
ε
=
\varepsilon =
ε
=
−
d
Φ
d
t
- \frac{d\Phi}{dt}
−
d
t
d
Φ
Moving a magnet near a coil of wire induces a
current
According to Faraday's Law, what is the induced EMF proportional to?
Rate of change of flux
What is the unit for the number of turns in a coil?
Unitless
Match the concept with its description:
Induced Current Direction ↔️ Opposes the changing magnetic field
Energy Conservation ↔️ Induced current resists changes to maintain balance
If a magnetic field of 2 T passes through an area of 0.5 m² at an angle of 60 degrees, the magnetic flux is
0.5 Wb
.
True
Faraday's Law states that the induced EMF is equal to the negative rate of change of magnetic
flux
Faraday's Law is given by the equation
ε
=
\varepsilon =
ε
=
−
d
Φ
d
t
- \frac{d\Phi}{dt}
−
d
t
d
Φ
True
Match the transformer component with its description:
Primary Coil ↔️ Receives the input AC voltage
Secondary Coil ↔️ Outputs the transformed voltage
Core ↔️ Enhances magnetic flux
Where are step-up transformers commonly used?
Power transmission
Generators convert mechanical energy into electrical energy using
electromagnetic induction
True
What is electromagnetic induction?
Generating current from magnetic field
What devices are based on electromagnetic induction?
Generators, transformers, motors
Ordering the steps of electromagnetic induction principles:
1️⃣ A changing magnetic field occurs
2️⃣ An EMF is induced in a conductor
3️⃣ Induced current opposes the change
The magnetic flux is measured in
webers
What is the unit for the rate of change of magnetic flux in the SI system?
Webers per second
Induced electromotive force (EMF) is created in a conductor by a
changing
magnetic field.
True
Lenz's Law ensures that the induced current opposes the magnetic field change, consistent with energy conservation.
True
Steps involved in the process of electromagnetic induction
1️⃣ Change in magnetic field
2️⃣ EMF is induced
3️⃣ Electric current is created
Faraday's Law quantifies the EMF induced by a changing magnetic flux, while
Lenz's Law
describes the direction of the induced current.
True
The negative sign in Faraday's Law indicates that the induced EMF opposes the change in magnetic flux, as per
Lenz's Law
.
True
Lenz's Law states that the direction of the induced current opposes the change in the magnetic
field
The variable
B
B
B
in the magnetic flux formula represents magnetic field strength
What is the induced electromotive force (EMF) created by?
A changing magnetic field
Induced EMF is the voltage created in a conductor due to a
changing
magnetic field
True
Transformers are used to increase or decrease the voltage levels of alternating
current
The turns ratio in a transformer is given by
V
p
V
s
=
\frac{V_{p}}{V_{s}} =
V
s
V
p
=
N
p
N
s
\frac{N_{p}}{N_{s}}
N
s
N
p
True
A transformer consists of two windings that are
magnetically
coupled
True
Induction cooktops use changing magnetic fields to generate
heat
Lenz's Law states that the direction of the induced current opposes the change in the magnetic
field
The magnetic flux in Faraday's Law is measured in
webers
What is the formula for calculating magnetic flux?
Φ
=
\Phi =
Φ
=
B
⋅
A
⋅
cos
(
θ
)
B \cdot A \cdot \cos(\theta)
B
⋅
A
⋅
cos
(
θ
)
Lenz's Law states that the induced current opposes the
magnetic field
change.
True
Lenz's Law states that the induced current opposes the magnetic field
change
The variable
Φ
\Phi
Φ
in Faraday's Law represents magnetic flux
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