Physics A-Level
Electromagnetic induction
What Electromagnetic induction means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Electromagnetic induction
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A changing flux linkage induces an electromotive force (emf).
Topics that use Electromagnetic induction
- Magnetic flux and flux linkage (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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