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The document describes an experiment demonstrating electromagnetic induction. When a magnet is moved through a coil of wire, it induces a voltage in the coil. The direction of the induced voltage depends on the direction of magnet movement. No voltage is induced when the magnet remains still. The induced voltage from magnet movement in and out of coils is called the Dynamo Effect. The magnitude of the induced voltage can be increased by moving the magnet faster, using a stronger magnet, or using more coils of wire.

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Igcse Physics

The document describes an experiment demonstrating electromagnetic induction. When a magnet is moved through a coil of wire, it induces a voltage in the coil. The direction of the induced voltage depends on the direction of magnet movement. No voltage is induced when the magnet remains still. The induced voltage from magnet movement in and out of coils is called the Dynamo Effect. The magnitude of the induced voltage can be increased by moving the magnet faster, using a stronger magnet, or using more coils of wire.

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Electromagnetic Induction 14.

1 Electromagnetic Induction
1. Describe an experiment that shows that a changing magnetic field can induce an e.m.f. in a circuit The phenomenon of electromagnetic induction can be investigated through a simple experiment using a voltmeter, a coil of wire and a magnet

Set up the apparatus like in the diagram above. Now move the magnet through the coil of wire. You should notice that a voltage is induced. When you move the magnet in one direction, you get a positive value for voltage. Likewise, when you move the magnet in the reverse direction, you get a negative value for voltage. However, you should notice that no voltage is induced when the magnet remains still inside the coil. For voltage to be induced the magnet must be moving. The induced voltage as a result of the magnet moving in and out of the coils of wire is called the Dynamo Effect. Voltage is generated whenever a wire is moved in a magnetic field. In addition, if it is in a complete circuit, then current will flow as well.

2. State the factors affecting the magnitude of an induced e.m.f The magnitude of the induced voltage can be increased by changing several factors:

The rate/speed in which the magnet moves The strength of the magnet The number of coils that the wire makes more coils means a bigger voltage.

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