Electrons in electromagnetic induction

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When a coil rotates in a magnetic field, it generates alternating current (AC) at its ends, but the electrons do not deplete from the coil wire. Instead, electrons flow in and out of the coil, maintaining a nearly constant total number of electrons. The flow of electrons is facilitated by the alternating nature of the voltage and current, which allows them to continuously cycle through the circuit. This process ensures that the coil does not run out of electrons over time. Understanding this mechanism is crucial for grasping the principles of electromagnetic induction.
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Hello, when a coil rotates in a magnetic field an AC is produced at the ends of the coil but do that electrons come from the coil wire ?
If yes, shouldn't the coil run out of electrons after some time ?

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If you want to use that AC, you always connect both ends. Electrons flow in at one end and exit at the other, and back again when voltage and current change their sign. The total number of electrons is always (nearly) constant.
 
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