Electromagnetic Induction Simulation
Visualize Faraday's Law of Induction with this interactive simulation
Rotation rate of the coil in radians per second
Value: 50 rad/s
Strength of the external magnetic field
Value: 3.0 ×10⁻² T
Turns of wire in the coil
Value: 20
Radius of the rotating coil
Value: 8 cm
Resistance of the closed loop
Value: 10 Ω
Electrical Measurements
Maximum Induced EMF:
0.603 V
Average Induced EMF:
0 V
Maximum Current:
0.0603 A
Average Power Loss:
0.018 W
Physics Explanation
This simulation demonstrates Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction, which states that a changing magnetic flux through a circuit induces an electromotive force (EMF). As the coil rotates in the magnetic field:
- The magnetic flux through the coil changes continuously
- Maximum EMF occurs when the coil is parallel to the field (maximum rate of flux change)
- Zero EMF occurs when the coil is perpendicular to the field (momentary constant flux)
- The average EMF over a full rotation is zero because the current direction reverses
The power dissipated as heat comes from the external torque required to maintain the coil's rotation against the opposing torque created by the induced current (Lenz's Law).
