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Lenz's law states that induced currents oppose the change causing them. It ensures energy conservation and determines the direction of induced effects.

Guide étape par étape

  1. 1Apply the right-hand rule with thumb opposite to flux change direction
  2. 2Fingers curl in direction of induced current
  3. 3Induced field opposes the original change

Exemples résolus

Entrée
Increasing flux into coil (using right-hand rule)
Résultat
Induced current creates field opposing the increase
Lenz's law applies

Erreurs courantes à éviter

  • Assuming induced effects aid the cause (incorrect)
  • Confusing current direction with field direction

Questions fréquentes

Why does Lenz's law matter?

It ensures electromagnetic induction follows energy conservation; induced effects always oppose changes.

Is Lenz's law separate from Faraday's law?

No, the negative sign in Faraday's law IS Lenz's law; it's the same concept expressed mathematically.

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