Sign of the Faraday-Lenz equation

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The discussion centers on the application of the Faraday-Lenz equation in determining electromotive force (emf) during electromagnetic induction exercises. There is confusion regarding when to use the absolute value versus including the negative sign in calculations. Some educators recommend using the absolute value initially and then specifying the direction of the emf. The choice of sign often depends on the specific numerical problem being solved. Clarifying the context of each exercise is essential for accurate application of the equation.
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Hello, good afternoon,
I have a question that's coming up when I'm doing electromagnetic induction exercises. In some exercises they ask me to determine the electromotive force (iee), and when they do the exercise resolution they do it with absolute value. In other exercises, however, they put the negative sign of the Faraday-Lenz equation.
If someone would help me, I'd appreciate it.

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Faraday-Lenz equation

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The sign of the equation
 
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It actually depends on the numerical.

In general, some professors, like Ramamurti Shankar (see below) advises to use the absolute value, and finally mention the direction.

Otherwise it'll be difficult to comment without looking at the numerical.

 
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