Physics A-Level
Rate of change of flux linkage
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The magnitude of the induced emf equals this quantity, written ε = N ΔΦ/Δt, with ΔΦ measured in webers and Δt in seconds.
Topics that use Rate of change of flux linkage
- Electromagnetic induction (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Angular frequency
- Changing flux linkage
- Faraday's law
- Flux linkage
- Lenz's law
- Lenz's law and opposition to change
- Practical observation of induced e.m.f. and current
- Straight conductor in a magnetic field
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