MDCAT Physics MCQ #753

A coil is placed in a changing magnetic field. What is the name of the phenomenon that causes a current to flow in the coil?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #753

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A coil is placed in a changing magnetic field. What is the name of the phenomenon that causes a current to flow in the coil?

    • A) Electromagnetic induction
    • B) Magnetic resonance
    • C) Electric polarization
    • D) Magnetic polarization

    Answer: Electromagnetic induction

    Explanation: Electromagnetic induction is the phenomenon where a changing magnetic field induces an electric current. Option B fails because resonance involves matching frequencies, not changing fields.