Part of MAG-02 — Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Current

Electromagnetic Induction: Core Laws, Formulas, and Concepts

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  • Magnetic flux: Φ = BA cos θ; unit: Weber (Wb); maximum when B is perpendicular to the surface (θ = 0°); dimensional formula [M L2L^{2} T2T^{-2} A1A^{-1}].

  • Faraday's first law: A changing magnetic flux through a circuit induces an EMF.

  • Faraday's second law: EMF = −dΦ/dt (for a single turn); EMF = −N(dΦ/dt) for N turns. The negative sign represents Lenz's law.

  • Lenz's law: The induced current always opposes the change in flux that caused it. This is a consequence of conservation of energy. If the induced current aided the flux change, energy would be created without input.

  • Motional EMF: ε = Bvl when the rod (length l), velocity v, and field B are mutually perpendicular. Polarity determined by F = qv × B (right-hand rule). The higher potential end is where positive charges accumulate.

  • Rotating coil: EMF = NBAω sin(ωt); peak EMF ε_{0} = NBAω when coil plane is parallel to B (flux = 0, rate of change maximum).

  • Self-inductance: ε = −L(dI/dt); L = μ_{0}n2n^{2}Al for solenoid; unit: henry (H); dimensional formula [M L2L^{2} T2T^{-2} A2A^{-2}].

  • Energy in inductor: U = ½LI2LI^{2} (stored in magnetic field); this is analogous to U = ½CV2CV^{2} in a capacitor.

  • Mutual inductance: ε_{2} = −M(dI1I_{1}/dt); M = μ_{0}n_{1}n_{2}Al for coaxial solenoids. M is symmetric: M12M_{12} = M21M_{21}.

  • Eddy currents: Induced in bulk conductors by changing flux. Useful in induction furnaces, electromagnetic braking, speedometers. Minimized by lamination (thin insulated sheets break current paths).

  • Back EMF: In an inductor, ε = −L(dI/dt) opposes changes in current — the electrical analogue of inertia. Zero for steady DC (dI/dt = 0).

  • Induced charge: q = NΔ\DeltaΦ/R — depends only on total flux change, not the rate. Measured by ballistic galvanometer.

  • Key dimensional formulas: [Φ] = [M L2L^{2} T2T^{-2} A1A^{-1}]; [EMF] = [M L2L^{2} T3T^{-3} A1A^{-1}]; [L] = [M L2L^{2} T2T^{-2} A2A^{-2}].

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