Induced current with standing magnetic field

In summary, induced current with standing magnetic field is the production of electrical current in a stationary conductor due to a changing magnetic field. It differs from regular induced current in that it does not require the conductor to be in motion. This phenomenon has various important applications in power generation, medical imaging, and industrial processes. The magnitude of induced current can be calculated using Faraday's law and is influenced by factors such as the strength and direction of the magnetic field, speed of change, and properties of the conductor.
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Northprairieman
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Hi there,

When you have a loop of wire and you move a bar magnet through it, you induce a current in the wire.

What if you were in a room where there was a magnetic field (not moving) that was stronger than the magnetic field produced by the magnet? If you moved the magnet through the loop in the presence of a magnetic field stronger than that generated by the bar magnet, would a current still be induced in the loop?
 
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Hi Northprairieman! :smile:

Yup! only the change matters, not the proportion. :wink:
 

Related to Induced current with standing magnetic field

1. What is Induced Current with Standing Magnetic Field?

Induced current with standing magnetic field is a phenomenon in which an electrical current is produced in a conductor when it is exposed to a changing magnetic field. The magnetic field can be stationary, but the induced current is generated due to its changing intensity or direction.

2. How is Induced Current with Standing Magnetic Field different from regular induced current?

The main difference between induced current with standing magnetic field and regular induced current is that the former occurs when the conductor is stationary, while the latter requires the conductor to be in motion. In both cases, the current is induced due to a changing magnetic field, but the mechanism differs.

3. What is the importance of Induced Current with Standing Magnetic Field?

Induced current with standing magnetic field has various important applications in different fields. It is used in power generation, electric motors, and generators. It also plays a significant role in medical imaging techniques like MRI and in various industrial processes.

4. How is Induced Current with Standing Magnetic Field calculated?

The magnitude of induced current with standing magnetic field is dependent on the rate of change of the magnetic field and the properties of the conductor, such as its length and resistance. It can be calculated using Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction, which states that the induced electromotive force (EMF) is equal to the rate of change of magnetic flux through the conductor.

5. What are some factors that affect Induced Current with Standing Magnetic Field?

Some of the factors that can influence the induced current with standing magnetic field include the strength and direction of the magnetic field, the speed at which the magnetic field changes, and the properties of the conductor, such as its length, resistance, and material. The angle between the magnetic field and the conductor's direction also plays a role in determining the induced current's magnitude.

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