Magnetic Flux & Faraday's Law: Electric Coil Effects

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The discussion centers on the relationship between magnetic flux and Faraday's Law, specifically regarding electric coils. It is established that magnetic flux is a scalar quantity, and while it can be influenced by the orientation of the magnetic field relative to the coil, the critical factor is the change in magnetic flux over time. This change in flux is what induces electromotive force (EMF) in the coil, as described by Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction.

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  • Understanding of magnetic flux as a scalar quantity
  • Familiarity with Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction
  • Basic knowledge of electric coils and their function
  • Concept of electromotive force (EMF)
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So if i understand correctly, the amount of electricity produced in a coil of wires is contingent on the magnetic flux perpendicular to the coil? or does it not matter if the flux is perp?
 
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Well, the "flux" is a scalar quantity and isn't perpendicular or not perpendicular to anything. But the more the magnetic field is perpendicular to the loop, the more magnetic flux you have. But in Faraday's law, it is not the flux itself that matters, but the change in the flux.
 

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