12 Physics Notes Chapter 6 - Electromagnatics Induction
12 Physics Notes Chapter 6 - Electromagnatics Induction
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ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION
Electromagnetic induction:
Whenever the magnetic flux linked with an electric circuit changes, an emf is induced in
the circuit. This phenomenon is called electromagnetic induction.
dφ dφ
E∝ ⇒E=−
dt dt
where constant of proportionality is one and negative sign indicates Lenz’s law.
Lenz's Law:
• The induced emf/ induced current direction is determined by this law.
• The direction of induced emf or current in a circuit, according to this law, is such
that it opposes the source that generates it. The law of conservation of energy
underpins this rule.
• When the N-pole of a bar magnet advances towards the coil, the flux associated
with the loop increases, causing an emf. Induced current flows through the loop
circuit since it is closed.
• Because the approaching north pole is the cause of this induced current, the
induced current in the loop is directed in such a way that the front face of the
loop behaves like the north pole. Therefore, induced current as seen by the
observer O is an anticlockwise direction.
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• The cause of generated emf in the coil can also be referred to as relative motion
if the loop is free to move. As a result, the relative motion between the two
objects works against the cause.
• The loop and the incoming magnet should be in opposition. As a result, the loop
will begin to move in the direction of the magnet is moving.
• It is critical to keep in mind that whenever the reason of induced the new
motion is always in the direction of the emf.
Eddy Current:
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Moreover, when the South-pole of the bar magnet is moved towards or away from the
coil, the deflections in the galvanometer are opposite to that observed with the North-
pole for similar movements. Further, the deflection is found to be larger when the
magnet is pushed towards or pulled away from the coil faster. Instead, when the bar
magnet is held fixed and the coil C1 is moved towards or away from the magnet, the
same effects are observed. It shows that it is the relative motion between the magnet
and the coil that is responsible for generation of electric current in the coil.
If R is the electrical resistance of the circuit, then induced current in the circuit is given by
E
I =
R
B= magnetic induction,
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Self-Induction:
Mutual Induction:
The phenomena of production of induced emf in a circuit due to the change in magnetic
flux in its neighbouring circuit, is called mutual induction.
Magnetic Flux:
Like electric flux, magnetic flux is proportional to the number of magnetic field lines
passing through a surface. It is denoted by ΦB. It is a scalar quantity.
SI unit of magnetic flux is weber (Wb) (1Wb = 1 tesla-m2). C.G.S. unit of magnetic flux is
maxwell. The dimensional formula of magnetic flux is [ML 2T-2A-1].
Motional Emf:
If a rod of length 1 moves perpendicular to a magnetic field B, with a velocity v, then
induced emf produced in it given by.
E = B × v × l = Bvl
If a metallic rod of length 1 rotates about one of its ends in a plane perpendicular to the
magnetic field, then the induced emf produced across its ends is given by.
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1
E= bωr 2 = BAf
2
where, ω = angular velocity of rotation, f = frequency of rotation and A = πr 2 = area of
disc.
The direction of induced current in any conductor can be obtained from Fleming’s right
hand rule.
A rectangular coil moves linearly in a field when coil moves with constant velocity in a
uniform magnetic field, flux and induced emf will be zero.
A rod moves at an angle θ with the direction of magnetic field, velocity E = - Blv sin θ.
An emf is induced:
An electric field is induced in any region of space in which a magnetic field is changing
with time. Induced electric field and magnetic field are at right angles to each other.
Consider a particle of charge q0 moving around the ring in a circular path. The work
done by the induced electric field in one revolution is W = q0ε, where ε is the induced
emf.
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⃗ . ⃗⃗⃗
W = ∫F dl
W = q 0 ∫ ⃗E . ⃗⃗⃗
dl
q 0 ε = q 0 ∫ ⃗E . ⃗⃗⃗
dl
ε = ∫ ⃗E . ⃗⃗⃗
dl
By Faraday's law
−d∅B
ε=
dt
−d∅B
∴ ∫ ⃗E . ⃗⃗⃗
dl =
dt
Lenz’s Law and Conservation of Energy:
Lenz's law is in accordance with law of conservation of energy. As the induced current
opposes the change in flux, work has to be done against the opposition offered by
induced current in changing the flux. The work done appears as electrical energy in the
loop.
AC Generator:
An ac generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
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It consists of a coil mounted on a rotor shaft. The axis of rotation of the coil is
perpendicular to the direction of the magnetic field. The coil (called armature) is
mechanically rotated in the uniform magnetic field by some external means. The
rotation of the coil causes the magnetic flux through it to change, so an emf is induced
in the coil. The ends of the coil are connected to an external circuit by means of slip
rings and brushes.
When the coil is rotated with a constant angular speed ω, the angle θ between the
magnetic field vector B and the area vector A of the coil at any instant t is θ = ωt. As a
result, the effective area of the coil exposed to the magnetic field lines changes with
time, and the flux at any time to is.
ϕB = BAcosθ
ϕB = BAcosθ
From Faraday’s law, the induced emf for the rotating coil of N turns is, then,
dϕB
ε = −N
dt
d
ε = −NBA (cos ωt)
dt
Thus, the instantaneous value of the emf is,
ε = NBAω sin ωt
If we denote NBAω as ε0,
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ε = ε0 sin ωt
The direction of the current changes periodically and therefore the current is called
alternating current (ac).
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Important Questions
Multiple Choice questions-
1. The north pole of a long bar magnet was pushed slowly into a short solenoid
connected to a short galvanometer. The magnet was held stationary for a few
seconds with the north pole in the middle of the solenoid and then withdrawn
rapidly. The maximum deflection of the galvanometer was observed when the
magnet was
(a) moving towards the solenoid
(b) moving into the solenoid
(c) at rest inside the solenoid
(d) moving out of the solenoid
2. The magnetic flux linked with a coil of N turns of area of cross section A held with
its plane parallel to the field B is
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Short Questions:
1. An induced current has no direction of its own, comment.
2. How are eddy currents produced? Mention two applications of eddy currents?
3. Name and define the unit used for measuring the coefficient of mutual
inductance. State the relation of this unit with the units of magnetic flux and
electric current.
4. What are eddy currents? Write any two applications of eddy currents. (CBSE A!
2011)
5.
(a) Obtain the expression for the magnetic energy stored in a solenoid in terms of
the magnetic field B, area A and length l of the solenoid.
(b) How is this magnetic energy per unit volume compared with the electrostatic
energy per unit volume stored in a parallel plate capacitor? (CBSE Delhi 2011C)
6. State Lenz’s Law.
A metallic rod held horizontally along the east-west direction is allowed to fall
under gravity. Will there be an emf induced at its ends? Justify your answer. (CBSE
Delhi 2013)
7. Starting from the expression for the energy W = 1/2Ll2, stored in a solenoid of
self-inductance L to build up the current l, obtain the expression for the magnetic
energy in terms of the magnetic field B, area A and length l of the solenoid having n
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number of turns per unit length. Hence show that the energy density is given by
8z/2m0. (CBSE Delhi 2013C)
(i) The magnetic energy is
(ii) The magnetic energy per unit volume is
8. Define mutual inductance. A pair of adjacent coils has a mutual inductance of 1.5
H. If the current in one coil changes from 0 to 20 A in 0.5 s, what is the change of
flux linkage with the other coil? (CBSE Delhi 2016)
Long Questions:
1. 11 kW of electric power can be transmitted to a distant station at (i) 220 V or (ii)
22,000 V. Which of the two modes of transmission should be preferred and why?
Support your answer with possible calculations.
2. A coil A is connected to a voltmeter V and the other coil B to an alternating current
source D. If a large copper sheet C is placed between the two coils, how does the
induced emf in coil A change due to current in coil B. Justify your answer.
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2. Two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason
(R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b ), (c) and (d) as
given below.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and Rare true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false and R is also false.
Assertion (A): An artificial satellite with a metal surface is moving above the earth in a
circular orbit. A current will be induced in satellite if the plane of the orbit is inclined
to the plane of the equator.
Reason (R): The current will be induced only when the speed of satellite is more than
8km/ sec.
Case Study Questions-
1. In year 1820 Oersted discovered the magnetic effect of current. Faraday gave the
thought that reverse of this phenomenon is also possible i.e., current can also be
produced by magnetic field. Faraday showed that when we move a magnet towards
the coil which is connected by a sensitive galvanometer. The galvanometer gives
instantaneous deflection showing that there is an electric current in the loop.
Whenever relative motion between coil and magnet takes place an emf induced in
coil. If coil is in closed circuit then current is also induced in the circuit. This
phenomenon is called electromagnetic induction.
(i) The north pole of a long bar magnet was pushed slowly into a short solenoid
connected to a galvanometer. The magnet was held stationary for a few
seconds with the north pole in the middle of the solenoid and then withdrawn
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rapidly. The maximum deflection of the galvanometer was observed when the
magnet was:
a) Moving towards the solenoid.
b) Moving into the solenoid.
c) At rest inside the solenoid.
d) Moving out of the solenoid.
(ii) Two similar circular loops carry equal currents in the same direction. On moving
the coils further apart, the electric current will.
a) Remain unaltered.
b) Increases in one and decreases in the second.
c) Increase in both.
d) Decrease in both.
(iii) A closed iron ring is held horizontally and a bar magnet is dropped
through the ring with its length along the axis of the ring. The acceleration of
the falling magnet is.
a) Equal to g.
b) Less than g.
c) More than g.
d) Depends on the diameter of the ring and length of magnet.
(iv) Whenever there is a relative motion between a coil and a magnet, the
magnitude of induced emf set up in the coil does not depend upon the:
a) Relative speed between the coil and magnet.
b) Magnetic moment of the coil.
c) Resistance of the coil.
d) Number of turns in the coil.
(v) A coil of metal wire is kept stationary in a non-uniform magnetic field:
a) A n emf and current both are induced in the coil.
b) A current but no emf is induced in the coil.
c) An emf but no current is induced in the coil.
d) Neither emf nor current is induced in the coil.
2. Currents can be induced not only in conducting coils, but also in conducting sheets or
blocks. Current is induced in solid metallic masses when the magnetic flux threading
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through them changes. Such currents flow in the from of irregularly shaped loops
throughout the body of the metal. These currents look like eddies or whirlpools in water so
they are known as eddy currents. Eddy currents have both undesirable effects and
practically useful applications. For example it causes unnecessary heating and wastage of
power in electric motors, dynamos and in the cores of transformers.
(i) The working of speedometers of trains is based on:
a) Wattless currents.
b) Eddy currents.
c) alternating currents.
d) pulsating currents.
(ii) Identify the wrong statement.
a) Eddy currents are produced in a steady magnetic field.
b) Induction furnace uses eddy currents to produce heat.
c) Eddy currents can be used to produce braking force in moving trains.
d) Power meters work on the principle of eddy currents.
(iii) Which of the following is the best method to reduce eddy currents?
a) Laminating core.
b) Using thick wires.
c) By reducing hysteresis loss.
d) None of these.
(iv) The direction of eddy currents is given by:
a) Fleming's left hand rule.
b) Biot-Savart law.
c) Lenz's law
d) Ampere-circuital law.
(v) Eddy currents can be used to heat localised tissues of the human body. This branch of
medical therapy is called:
a) Hyperthermia.
b) Diathermy.
c) Inductothermy.
d) None of these.
✓ Answer Key:
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1. Answer: Yes, it is perfectly correct to say that an induced current has no fixed
direction of its own. The direction of induced current depends upon the change
in magnetic flux because in accordance with Lenz’s law the induced current
always opposes the change in magnetic flux.
2. Answer: Eddy currents are the currents induced in the body of a thick conductor
when the magnetic flux linked with the conductor changes. When a thick
conductor is moved in a magnetic field, magnetic flux linked with it changes. In
situations like these, we can have induced currents that circulate throughout the
volume of a material.
Because their flow patterns resemble swirling eddies in a river, therefore they
are called eddy currents.
• Electromagnetic braking, and
• Induction furnace.
3. Answer:
In SI the unit of mutual inductance is henry (H). Now from the expression
It is clear that in both cases the energy stored per unit volume is proportional to
the square of the field intensity.
6. Answer: Lenz’s law states that the polarity of the induced emf is such that it
tends to oppose the cause of its production.
Yes, as it will cut the horizontal component of the earth’s magnetic field.
7. Answer:
(i)
(ii)
8. Answer: Mutual inductance is numerically equal to the magnetic flux linked with
a coil when the unit current passes through the neighbouring coil.
Given M = 1.5 H, dl = 20 - 0 = 20 A,
dt = 0.5 s, Φ = ?
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2. When power is transmitted at 22000 V then the current through the wires is
11000 / 22000 = 0.5 A. If R is the resistance of the line wire then the energy
dissipated in the two cases is 2500R joule per sec and 0.25R. joule per sec.
This shows that if energy is transmitted at low voltages there is more loss in
energy than when it is transmitted at high voltages. Furthermore, if power is to
be transmitted at low voltage, then the resistance of the line wire should be low,
as such thick wires will be required. To support these thick wires strong poles
situated close to each other will be needed. This will increase the cost of
transmission. But at high voltages, even thin wires will do.
2. Answer:
In the absence of sheet C, an induced emf is set up in coil due to mutual
induction phenomenon when an alternating current is passed through coil B.
However, when induced copper sheet C is placed, eddy currents are set up in the
sheet due to a change in flux.
Thus, now coil A has a positive effect due to coil B and a negative effect due to
eddy currents in C. Consequently, the flux of coil A and hence the induced emf in
coil A is decreased, i.e. the reading of voltmeter V is reduced.
Assertion and Reason Answers-
1. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
As the aircraft flies, magnetic flux changes through its wings due to the vertical
component of the earth's magnetic field. Due to this, induced emf is produced across
the wings of the aircraft.
2. (c) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
When the satellite move in inclined plane with equatorial plane the value of magnetic
field will change both in magnitude and direction. Due to this, the magnetic flux
through the satellite will change and hence induced currents will be produced in the
metal of the satellite. But no current will induce if satellite orbits in the equatorial
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plane because the magnetic flux does not change through the metal of the satellite in
this plane.
Case Study Answers-
1. Answer :
(i) (d) Moving out of the solenoid.
Explanation:
More rapid is the movement of bar magnet, more is the deflection observed in
the galvanometer.
(ii) (c) Increase in both.
Explanation:
Two circular loops carrying current in the same direction will attract each other.
If they are now separated, induced currents will try to keep status quo, by
increasing the current in both the coils.
(iii) (b) Less than g.
Explanation:
Acceleration of the magnet will not be equal tog. It will be less than g. This is
because, as the magnet falls, amount of magnetic flux linked with the ring
changes.
An induced emf is developed in the ring which opposes the downward motion of
the magnet.
(iv) (c) Resistance of the coil.
Explanation:
The magnitude of induced emf set up in the coil does not depend upon the
resistance of the coil whereas induced current set up in the coil depend upon the
resistance of the coil.
(v) (d) Neither emf nor current is induced in the coil.
Explanation:
As long as a coil of metal is kept stationary in a magnetic field, even if it is non-
uniform, unless it is changing with respect to time, there will be no induced
emfor current in the coil.
2. Answer :
(i) (b) Eddy currents.
Explanation:
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