Can Induced EMF Be Greater Than Actual EMF and Create Opposing Currents?

In summary, the discussion revolves around the relationship between induced emf and the actual current, and whether the induced emf can ever be greater than the actual emf creating the current. It is suggested that this is possible if the rate at which the flux through a body is increasing is greater than the flux it already holds. The question also arises about whether the induced emf can create current flowing in the opposite direction of the current causing the magnetic field, rather than inducing a magnetic field itself.
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If the induced emf = -d(phi)/dt that is the rate at which the flux through a body is increasing, can the induced current ever be more than the actual current so as to oppose the field created?
Because the rate at which the flux through a body is increasing can be greater than the flux it already holds (what i mean to say is d(phi)/dt > phi). So is it possible that the induced emf be more than the actual emf creating the current?
 
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Also, do Induced emf actually create current flowing in the opposite direction of the current that is causing the magnetic field? (Not the the induced magnetic field)
 

Related to Can Induced EMF Be Greater Than Actual EMF and Create Opposing Currents?

1. What is an induced magnetic field?

An induced magnetic field is a magnetic field that is created in a material due to the presence of a changing magnetic field. This changing magnetic field can be produced by a moving electrical current or a changing magnetic field in a nearby material.

2. How is an induced magnetic field different from a permanent magnetic field?

A permanent magnetic field is a steady magnetic field that remains constant over time, while an induced magnetic field is temporary and only exists when there is a changing magnetic field present.

3. What causes an induced magnetic field?

An induced magnetic field is caused by a changing magnetic field acting on a material. This can be due to a moving electrical current, a changing magnetic field in a nearby material, or a change in the orientation of the material in a steady magnetic field.

4. What are some applications of induced magnetic fields?

Induced magnetic fields have many practical applications, including in generators and electric motors, where they are used to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy and vice versa. They are also used in transformers, which are essential components in power grids for transmitting electricity over long distances.

5. How can an induced magnetic field be controlled or manipulated?

An induced magnetic field can be controlled or manipulated by changing the strength or direction of the initial magnetic field, or by changing the orientation or material of the object experiencing the induced magnetic field. This can be done through the use of electrical currents or magnetic materials.

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