Electromagnetic Induction Practice

10 problems · instant feedback · full explanations

Changing magnetic flux induces EMF: ε = −NΔΦ/Δt. The minus sign is Lenz's law — induced effects oppose the change that caused them.

Q1.

What induces an EMF in a coil?

Multiple choice · Easy

Q2.

A 100-turn coil experiences flux change of 0.02 Wb in 0.5 s. What is the induced EMF magnitude? (V)

Numerical answer (V) · Medium

Q3.

What does Lenz's law say about the induced current's magnetic field?

Multiple choice · Easy

Q4.

A magnet sits motionless inside a coil. The induced EMF is:

Multiple choice · Medium

Q5.

A transformer has 100 primary turns, 20 secondary turns, and 240 V primary. What is the secondary voltage?

Numerical answer (V) · Hard

Q6.

An electric generator converts:

Multiple choice · Medium

Q7.

Lenz's law is essentially the principle of energy conservation applied to induction.

True / False · Easy

Q8.

A large steady magnetic flux through a coil induces a large EMF.

True / False · Medium

Q9.

Dropping a magnet through a copper tube falls slowly because of:

Multiple choice · Hard

Q10.

How fast must flux change in a 50-turn coil to induce 10 V? (Wb/s)

Numerical answer (Wb/s) · Hard