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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 16 Objective Question

Question

According to Faraday's law, which of the following changes will produce an emf in a coil of wire?
Options
A magnetic field is decreased
B area is increased
C angle φ is decreased
D any of the above choices
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Faraday's Law of Induction states that an electromotive force (emf) is induced in a circuit whenever there is a change in the magnetic flux (Φ_B) through the circuit. Magnetic flux is given by Φ_B = B A cos(φ), where B is the magnetic field strength, A is the area of the coil, and φ is the angle between the magnetic field vector and the normal to the coil's area.Therefore, an emf can be induced if:1. The magnetic field strength (B) changes (e.g., decreased, as in option A).2. The area (A) of the coil changes (e.g., increased, as in option B).3. The angle (φ) between the magnetic field and the normal to the coil's area changes (e.g., decreased, as in option C).All the listed changes (A, B, C) will cause a change in magnetic flux, thus inducing an emf.

Hint

Recall Faraday's Law, which states that induced EMF is proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux. Magnetic flux depends on B, A, and the orientation (angle).

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