Question

Which of the followings is true about EMF?

a. an induced emf is caused by a changing magnetic flux.
b. an emf can only be induced in a conducting loop by moving the loop through an area that has a constant magnetic field.
c. an induced emf can be observed by measuring the current that is created.
d. an induced emf and conventional induced current are in opposite directions.

Answer 1

a. TRUTH

b. FALSE

c. TRUTH

d. FALSE

Step-by-step explanation:

The emf (electromagnetic force) is generated in a loop or solenoid by the change in the magnetic flux in a closed conductor path (for example, a wire).

This can be noted in the following formula, which is known as the Lenz's law:

`emf=-N(d\Phi_B)/(dt)=-N(d(AB))/(dt)` (1)

Then, the change, in time, of the area of the conductor, or the change in the magnitude of the magnetic field, the induced emf acquires different values. Furthermore, the loops have a resistance, then, a current can be measured when an emf is induced.

Based on this information you have:

a. an induced emf is caused by a changing magnetic flux. TRUTH

b. an emf can only be induced in a conducting loop by moving the loop through an area that has a constant magnetic field. FALSE

c. an induced emf can be observed by measuring the current that is created. TRUTH

d. an induced emf and conventional induced current are in opposite directions. TRUTH (the minus sing in the equation (1) )