How are Lenz's law and Faraday's law connected?

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Lenz's law and Faraday's law are closely connected in the context of electromagnetic induction, with both laws addressing the behavior of induced electromotive force (emf). The induced emf is represented by the equation V = -dφ/dt, where V is the induced emf and φ is the magnetic flux. The negative sign in the equation is crucial as it upholds the principle of energy conservation, indicating the direction of the induced emf. Faraday's law quantifies the magnitude of the induced emf, while Lenz's law specifies its direction. Together, they form a comprehensive understanding of electromagnetic induction.
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I want to know the angle of view from which Lenz's law and Faraday's law can be seen methodically.
 
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Lenz's law and Faraday's law are basically same. In case of electromagnetic induction the 'direction' of induced emf is crucial. Induced emf is given by the equation ## V = - \frac {d\phi}{dt}##. ##V## is induced emf and ##\phi## is magnetic flux. The minus sign is important because it protects the energy conservation principle. Faraday was completely aware of the result including the direction of the sign of emf. But it was Lenz who first introduced the minus sign into the emf-magnetic flux equation.
 
best to think of them as the laws of electromagnetic induction. One gives the size of the effect, the other gives the direction of the effect.
 
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