Physics A-Level
Changing flux linkage
What Changing flux linkage means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Changing flux linkage
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Occurs when the magnetic flux linkage through a circuit changes, inducing an e.m.f. and, in a closed circuit, a current.
Topics that use Changing flux linkage
- Electromagnetic induction (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Angular frequency
- Faraday's law
- Flux linkage
- Lenz's law
- Lenz's law and opposition to change
- Practical observation of induced e.m.f. and current
- Rate of change of flux linkage
- Straight conductor in a magnetic field
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