JAMB Physics 1978 Question 30

Question 30

Electromagnetic Induction

A magnet is moved through a coil of wire. The e.m.f. produced in the wire depends on

  1. A.the number of turns in the coil
  2. B.the strength of the magnet
  3. C.the speed at which the magnet is moved
  4. D.all of the above
  5. E.none of the above.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (all of the above)

Explanation

By Faraday's law the induced e.m.f. equals the rate of change of flux linkage, which increases with more turns, a stronger magnet and faster motion.