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A magnet moves inside a coil. Which of the following factors can affect the emf induced in the coil?
I. The speed at which the magnet moves
II. The magnetic field of the magnet
III. The number of turns in the coil

A

I only

B

I and II only

C

II and III only

D

I, II and III

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To determine the factors that can affect the electromotive force (emf) induced in a coil when a magnet moves inside it, we can analyze each of the given options step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Concept of Induced EMF**: - According to Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction, the induced emf (ε) in a coil is proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux (Φ) through the coil. - The formula for induced emf is given by: \[ \text{EMF} = -\frac{d\Phi}{dt} \] - Where Φ (magnetic flux) is defined as: \[ \Phi = B \cdot A \cdot \cos(\theta) \] Here, \(B\) is the magnetic field, \(A\) is the area of the coil, and \(\theta\) is the angle between the magnetic field and the normal to the area. 2. **Analyzing the Factors**: - **Factor I: The speed at which the magnet moves**: - If the magnet moves faster, the rate of change of magnetic flux through the coil increases, leading to a higher induced emf. Therefore, the speed of the magnet does affect the induced emf. - **Factor II: The magnetic field of the magnet**: - A stronger magnetic field (higher \(B\)) will increase the magnetic flux through the coil. Since the induced emf is related to the change in magnetic flux, this factor also affects the induced emf. - **Factor III: The number of turns in the coil**: - The total magnetic flux linked with the coil is proportional to the number of turns (\(n\)) in the coil. The formula for total flux becomes: \[ \Phi_{\text{total}} = n \cdot B \cdot A \] - Therefore, if the number of turns increases, the total flux increases, which can also affect the induced emf. 3. **Conclusion**: - All three factors (speed of the magnet, strength of the magnetic field, and number of turns in the coil) can affect the induced emf in the coil. - Thus, the correct answer is that all three factors affect the induced emf. ### Final Answer: The induced emf in the coil is affected by: - I. The speed at which the magnet moves - II. The magnetic field of the magnet - III. The number of turns in the coil Therefore, the correct option is that all three factors affect the induced emf. ---
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