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What is required to induce an electromotive force (e.m.f.) in a conductor?

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Electromagnetic induction

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What is required to induce an electromotive force (e.m.f.) in a conductor?.

  1. A.A constant magnetic field
  2. B.Movement of the conductor
  3. C.A stationary conductor
  4. D.A closed circuit

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Electromagnetic Induction

When a conductor moves through a magnetic field or when the magnetic field around a conductor changes, an electromotive force (e.m.f.) is induced in the conductor.

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    State the condition required for e.m.f. to be induced in a conductor.

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