Magnetic/electromagnetic induction

In summary, when a coil is wrapped around a C-shaped iron core with a spinning dipole magnet in the gap, a changing pole is induced in the iron to oppose the movement. However, when the setup only includes the iron core and spinning dipole magnet, an unlike pole is induced due to magnetic induction. The current flowing in the coil is what creates the opposing poles, as seen in a dynamo where the difficulty of turning is directly related to the amount of current drawn.
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Suppose there is a coil around a C-shaped iron core with a dipole magnet in the gap as shown in the dynamo below. As the magnet is spinning, in order to oppose the force, a changing pole is produced in the iron. (Eg. As N-pole approaches the iron core, a north pole is induced to oppose the movement.)
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However, if i were to recreate a similar setup with just a C-shaped iron core and a spinning dipole magnet, by magnetic induction, an unlike pole is induced.(Eg. As N-pole approaches the iron core, a S-pole is induced in order to be attracted.) Hence what i do not understand is how a coil is able cause the difference in induction of poles.
 
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Hence what i do not understand is how a coil is able cause the difference in induction of poles.
The coil alone does not make a difference. It is the current, if any, flowing in the coil that creates the poles opposing the movement.

You can feel this with a dynamo. It is relatively easy to turn when the coil is not connected, but gets harder in proportion to the current drawn, when an electrical circuit is attached. Attaching a short circuit makes it hardest to turn, as this allows most current to flow.
 
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1. What is electromagnetic induction?

Electromagnetic induction is the process of creating a current in a conductor by changing the magnetic field that passes through it. This can be done by either moving a magnet near the conductor or by changing the magnetic field produced by an electric current.

2. How does electromagnetic induction work?

Electromagnetic induction works through Faraday's law, which states that a changing magnetic field will induce a current in a conductor. This is because a changing magnetic field produces an electric field, which in turn creates a current in the conductor.

3. What are the applications of electromagnetic induction?

Electromagnetic induction has many practical applications, including electric generators, transformers, and induction cooktops. It is also used in wireless charging, electromagnetic braking, and magnetic levitation.

4. What factors affect the strength of electromagnetic induction?

The strength of electromagnetic induction depends on the strength of the magnetic field, the speed of the relative motion between the magnet and conductor, and the number of turns in the conductor. Additionally, the material of the conductor and the frequency of the changing magnetic field can also affect the strength of induction.

5. How is electromagnetic induction different from magnetic induction?

Magnetic induction is a subset of electromagnetic induction, as it only refers to the process of inducing a current in a conductor by changing the magnetic field. Electromagnetic induction also includes the induction of electric fields and currents by changing electric fields and currents.

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