- Magnetic Flux: ΦB=B⋅A=BAcosθ; SI unit: weber (Wb).
- Faraday’s Law: Induced emf E=−dtdΦB; magnitude ∣E∣=NdtdΦB for N turns.
- Lenz’s Law: Induced current opposes the change in flux; gives the negative sign in Faraday’s law.
- Motional emf: E=Blv for a rod of length l moving at speed v perpendicular to uniform B.
- Eddy Currents: Looping currents induced in bulk conductors; cause heating and damping (used in brakes, induction furnaces).
- Self-Inductance: L=INΦB; emf E=−LdtdI; solenoid: L=μ0n2Al.
- Mutual Inductance: M=I1N2Φ21; emf in coil 2: E2=−MdtdI1.
- Energy in Inductor: U=21LI2; energy density u=2μ0B2.
- AC Generator: Rotating coil in B produces sinusoidal emf E=NBAωsinωt.
Physical quantities, symbols, dimensions and units used in this chapter.
| Quantity | Symbol | Units | Dimensions | Equations |
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| Magnetic Flux | ΦB | Wb (weber) | [M L2T−2A−1] | ΦB=B⋅A |
| EMF | ε | V (volt) | [M L2T−3A−1] | ε=−d(NΦB)/dt |