How to Induce a Voltage

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๐Ÿ“š How to Induce a Voltage

Methods:

  • Move a conductor through a magnetic field
  • Move a magnet into/out of a coil
  • Change the magnetic field through a coil

Key requirement: The magnetic field through the conductor must be CHANGING. No change = no induced voltage.

To increase induced voltage:

  • Move the magnet/conductor faster
  • Use a stronger magnet
  • Use more turns on the coil

To reverse the direction of induced current:

  • Move in the opposite direction
  • Reverse the magnetic field (flip the magnet)

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