Physics A-Level
Straight conductor in a magnetic field
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The BLv result follows because the conductor sweeps area at rate Lv, so the rate of change of flux linkage is B × Lv for a single conductor.
Topics that use Straight conductor in a magnetic field
- 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
- Rate of change of flux linkage
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