MDCAT Physics MCQ #880

A researcher is investigating the concept of Lenz's law in electromagnetic induction. According to this law, when a coil is placed in a time-varying magnetic field, which direction will the induced current flow?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #880

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A researcher is investigating the concept of Lenz's law in electromagnetic induction. According to this law, when a coil is placed in a time-varying magnetic field, which direction will the induced current flow?

    • A) Opposite to the original magnetic field direction
    • B) Same as the original magnetic field direction
    • C) Perpendicular to the original magnetic field direction
    • D) Randomly in any direction

    Answer: Opposite to the original magnetic field direction

    Explanation: Lenz's law states that the induced current always flows in a direction opposite to the change in magnetic flux, not same or perpendicular.