Does a moving magnetic field generate a current?

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A moving magnetic field does generate a current in a wire, as established by the principles of electromagnetic induction. Specifically, moving a magnet underneath a circular wire loop can induce a current, similar to how moving a wire through a magnetic field works. This principle is utilized in Hi-Fi audio equipment, such as moving magnet and moving coil pickups. The discussion clarifies that the orientation of the wire loop and the movement of the magnet are crucial for current generation.

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Hey! Not sure if this is a stupid question or not but I was wondering if a moving magnetic field could generate a current in a wire. I know that moving a wire through a magnetic field creates a current but what if you move around a magnet underneath a circular wire. Does that generate a current?
 
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Yes (if you are into Hi-Fi, you will know that there are both moving magnet and moving coil pickups).
 
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Thanks for the answer Svein! I was just wondering because I wanted to do a science project that is reliant on creating a current in a wire with a moving magnet.
 
Actually to clarify my question a little better, I'm not specifically talking about something like a solenoid, where a magnet goes through a coil of wire. Instead would current be generated if there was a circular loop of wire parallel to the ground and a magnet moving left and right underneath this wire.
 

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