Combined Science GCSE
Electromagnetic Induction
What Electromagnetic Induction means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Electromagnetic Induction
The production of a potential difference (voltage) across a conductor when it is exposed to a changing magnetic field.
Topics that use Electromagnetic Induction
- Electromagnetic induction (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Alternating Current (a.c.)
- Direct Current (d.c.)
- National Grid
- Step-down Transformer
- Step-up Transformer
Using Electromagnetic Induction in the exam
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