Faraday's Law Equation: Derivative vs Delta

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Faraday's Law can be expressed in two forms: ε=-(dΦB)/(dt) and ε=-(ΔΦB)/(Δt). The first equation represents the derivative of magnetic flux with respect to time, while the second is an approximation valid under conditions of constant or nearly constant rate of change. Both forms are equivalent in practical applications, with the latter being a simplified version of the former for specific scenarios.

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My textbook gives the equation for Faraday's Law as ε=-(dΦB)/(dt) , the derivative of magnetic flux with respect to time. I have also seen Faraday's law expressed as ε= -(ΔΦB)/(Δt). Are these two forms equivalent? Thanks!
 
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You can take them equivalent.
 
The latter is an approximation to the former. It's only valid when the rate of change is constant, or close enough that you don't care.
 
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