Why negative sighn in faraday law of electromagnetic induction?

In summary: The negative sign is necessary to show the direction of the induced EMF, and removing it would go against the principle of conservation of energy.
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waqarrashid33
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pleasezzzzzz anyone can clear me on this point:
why -ve sighn comes in faraday law of electro magnetic induction?what is it sighnificance?if in answer value of induce EMF become -ve than waht will be its direction.
 
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The minus sign expresses Lenz's law which in turn expresses the conservation of energy..."the induced emf is in a direction such that it opposes the change producing it".As an example if you push a magnet towards a coil on closed circuit the induced current will cause the coil to become magnetised in a direction such that it repels the magnet.The work done in overcoming this repulsion is converted to electrical energy.
 
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if the -ve sighn is removed then what will be done with this law?
 
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i mean that if we assume that lenz's law is wrong then what will happen?
 
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waqarrashid33 said:
i mean that if we assume that lenz's law is wrong then what will happen?
For one thing, energy will not be conserved--you'll have a source of "free" energy.
 
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waqarrashid33 said:
i mean that if we assume that lenz's law is wrong then what will happen?
Then we get a contradiction between what the law says and what is actually observed.
 

1. Why is there a negative sign in Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction?

The negative sign in Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction represents the direction of the induced electromotive force (EMF) or voltage. It indicates that the induced EMF creates a current that opposes the change in magnetic flux, according to Lenz's law.

2. How does the negative sign affect the calculation of induced EMF?

The negative sign in Faraday's law means that the induced EMF has a direction opposite to the change in magnetic flux. This direction is important in determining the magnitude and direction of the induced EMF and current in a given circuit.

3. Can Faraday's law be used to calculate the direction of the induced current?

Yes, Faraday's law can be used to determine the direction of the induced current in a circuit. The negative sign in the equation indicates the direction of the induced current, which is opposite to the change in magnetic flux.

4. Why is it important to include the negative sign in Faraday's law?

The negative sign in Faraday's law is crucial in understanding the direction of the induced EMF and current in a circuit. It helps us predict the behavior of electromagnetic systems and design circuits that utilize electromagnetic induction.

5. Does the negative sign in Faraday's law always indicate an opposing current?

No, the negative sign in Faraday's law does not always indicate an opposing current. In some cases, the induced current may be in the same direction as the change in magnetic flux, resulting in a positive value for the induced EMF. This is known as mutual induction and is commonly seen in transformers.

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