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Question
Describe briefly one way of producing an induced current in a coil. State one factor that determines the magnitude of induced e.m.f.
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Solution
To produce an induced current in a coil, a magnet is moved along the axis of coil. The magnitude of induced e.mi. depends on the strength of magnet.
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