Lenz's law is also statement of:

Correct answer: B. Law of conservation of energy

  • A. Law of conservation of charge
  • B. Law of conservation of energy
  • C. Law of conservation of mass
  • D. Law of conservation of momentum

Explanation

Lenz's law is also a statement of Law of conservation of energy. Lenz's law, formulated based on the principle of conservation of energy, states that the direction of the induced electromotive force (emf) and the induced current in a conductor will be such that they oppose the change in magnetic flux that produced them. This opposition ensures that the work done by the induced current (and consequently the induced emf) in opposing the change in magnetic flux is consistent with the principle of energy conservation. In other words, energy is not created or destroyed in the process of electromagnetic induction; rather, it is transformed from the mechanical energy causing the change in magnetic flux to electrical energy in the induced current. Therefore, Lenz's law serves as a statement of the law of conservation of energy in the context of electromagnetic induction.

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Changing magnetic flux induces an emf according to Faraday's law, while Lenz's law gives the direction that opposes the change producing it. Transformers apply induction between coils to step alternating voltage up or down, with turns ratio, current transformation and energy losses determining practical operation.

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