Lenz's Law Simulation
Visualizing the Direction of Induced Current in Different Scenarios
This simulation demonstrates Lenz's Law, which states that the direction of the induced current in a conductor will be such that the magnetic field created by the induced current opposes the change in the magnetic field that produced it.
Direction of induced current opposes the change causing it
Select a scenario below to see how the direction of induced current is determined in different situations.
Scenario Analysis
Scenario (a): Magnet moving toward a closed loop
Direction of induced current: qrpq
As the north pole approaches, the induced current flows to create a north pole opposing the approaching magnet.
