Help with Basic Homework, about electromagnetic induction

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Electromagnetic induction (EMI) occurs due to the rate of change of magnetic flux. When a conductive rod moves through a magnetic field, electrons experience a force that induces an electric current. The relationship between the induced voltage and the magnetic flux change is defined by the equation V = -B * (dS/dt), where V is the induced voltage, B is the magnetic field strength, and dS/dt is the change in area over time. Understanding the right-hand rule is essential for determining the direction of the induced current in relation to the magnetic field.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of electromagnetic principles
  • Familiarity with the right-hand rule for current direction
  • Knowledge of magnetic fields and their properties
  • Concept of magnetic flux and its rate of change
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  • Study the mathematical principles of Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction
  • Learn about the operation and design of transformers
  • Explore applications of electromagnetic induction in real-world devices
  • Investigate the relationship between electric fields and magnetic fields in electromagnetic systems
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Ok, so my class has spent about a day on the topic of electromagnetic induction and I really you help on this subject because tomorrow i have a quiz.

I don't need you to explain it in a super detailed way but in a fashion where the teacher will realize that i actually understand these topics.

1. How does electromagnet induction work? Basic definition?
2. How do I find the direction of current when I am inducing a magnetic field? I know this is related to the right hand rule but i need someone to explain it further.
3. How do transformers work (All I really know is it is something about 2 coils)
 
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UNDERSTAND THE TOPIC BY SOUL.NO NEED TO SHOW OFF YOUR TEACHER THAT YOU KNOW IT.YOU BETTER UNDERSTAND IT.

1.FIRSTLY electromagnetic induction(EMI) IS CAUSED DUE TO RATE OF CHANGE OF FLUX.
EX.IF I MOVE A MOVABLE ROD OF LENGTH 'L' CONNECTED TO A CIRCUIT IN REGION WHERE MAGNETIC FIELD IS THERE.THEN THE ELECTRONS IN JUMPER MOVE TO RIGHT WITH VELOCITY V.ALSO MAGNETIC FORCE ACTS PERPENDICULAR TO VELOCITY ON ELECTRONS F=-eVB.
WHERE e IS ELECTRONIC CHARGE & B THE MAGNETIC FIELD.
NOW ELECTRIC FIELD CORRESPONDING TO FORCE E=F/(-e)=(V x B)
WE HAVE POTENTIAL V=E x L=-VBL
NOW VL=INCREMENT IN AREA=dS/dt
V=-B*dS/dt=-(B*dS)/dT=-d(fi)/dT= -RATE OF CHANGE OF FLUX.
THE REST TRY TO UNDERSTAND THEM YOURSELF.
 

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