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States that a change in magnetic flux generates an electromotive force. | States that a change in magnetic flux generates an electromotive force (EMF). A change in magnetic flux can be made mechanically and an EMF gives a current. Hence mechanical work can be converted into an electric current. Therefore, the law is the principle behind the electric generator. | ||
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States that a change in magnetic flux generates an electromotive force (EMF). A change in magnetic flux can be made mechanically and an EMF gives a current. Hence mechanical work can be converted into an electric current. Therefore, the law is the principle behind the electric generator.