motional electromotive force

Chinese equivalent: 动生电动势

motional electromotive force The induced electromotive force generated when a conductor moves through a constant magnetic field, cutting magnetic field lines.

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motional electromotive force The induced electromotive force generated when a conductor moves through a constant magnetic field, cutting magnetic field lines.

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Faraday's Law

Topic: Electromagnetism > Electromagnetic Induction > Faraday's Law 1. Core Formulas Faraday's Law solves the problem of "Magnitude of Induced EMF". (1) General Formula (Flux Change) Applies to all induction phenomena, calculates Average EMF. E = N (Δ )/(Δ t) E: Induced EMF (V). …

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