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For induced emf to be produced in a coil, the magnetic flux linked with the coil must:

Correct answer: D. Be Changed

  • A. Only decrease
  • B. Only increase
  • C. Be constant
  • D. Be Changed

Explanation

According to Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction, induced emf is generated when there is a change in magnetic flux through a coil. This change can be an increase or decrease in the magnetic flux. Therefore, the correct answer is that the magnetic flux must be changed to induce emf. Options A and B are incorrect because, while they mention changes in flux, they limit the scope to only decreases or increases, respectively, which does not encompass all scenarios of change. Option C is incorrect as it states that the magnetic flux must be constant, which would result in no induced emf. Hence, only a change in magnetic flux (either increase or decrease) can lead to the production of induced emf.

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