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PHY 102 Electromagnetic Induction 1 Objective Question

Question

According to Lenz's Law, if the magnetic flux through a loop is decreasing, what kind of magnetic field does the induced emf create?
Options
A A magnetic field that also decreases
B A magnetic field that is zero
C An additional magnetic field in the same direction to oppose the decrease
Correct Answer
D An opposed magnetic field
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 9 states: 'Decreasing magnetic flux ⇒ emf creates additional magnetic field'. This additional field would be in the same direction as the original flux to oppose its decrease.

Hint

To 'oppose' a decrease, the induced field must try to reinforce the original field.

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