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A straight copper wire is moved in a uniform magnetic field such that it cuts the magnetic lines of force. Then:

Correct answer: B. Emf will be induced

  • A. Emf will not be induced
  • B. Emf will be induced
  • C. Sometimes emf will be induced and sometimes not
  • D. Nothing can be predicted

Explanation

As the copper wire cuts the magnetic lines of force, the free charges in the wire will experience a force and will get displaced. This displacement of charges in the wire creates a potential difference and hence emf is induced.

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