JAMB Physics 1988 Question 46

Question 46

Electromagnetic Induction

The principle of operation of an induction coil is based on

  1. A.Ohm's law
  2. B.Ampere's law
  3. C.Faraday's law
  4. D.Coulomb's law.
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Answer: C (Faraday's law)

Explanation

An induction coil makes a high e.m.f. by electromagnetic induction, described by Faraday's law.