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gildomar
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In all demonstrations of Lenz's Law that I've seen about the falling magnet, the diameter of the magnet is roughly the same size as that of the tube. Would there be any difference if the magnet was significantly smaller?
Lenz's Law is a fundamental law of electromagnetism that states that the direction of an induced current in a conductor will always be such that it opposes the change that produced it.
Small magnets can either attract or repel each other, depending on the orientation of their poles. Like poles (north and north or south and south) will repel each other, while opposite poles (north and south) will attract each other.
When a small magnet is placed near a conducting material, it can induce a current in the material. According to Lenz's Law, the induced current will produce a magnetic field that opposes the change in magnetic flux caused by the magnet, resulting in a repulsive or attractive force between the magnet and the material.
The strength of a small magnet is determined by its magnetic field, which is directly proportional to its size. The stronger the magnet, the larger its magnetic field, and the stronger its interaction with other magnets.
Yes, small magnets can be used to generate electricity through the process of electromagnetic induction. When a magnet is moved near a conductor, it can induce a current in the conductor, which can then be harnessed for electricity.