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Higher: induced currents oppose change

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The induced field opposes the change

An induced current produces its own magnetic field. This field opposes the change that caused the current. If a north pole approaches a closed coil, the near end of the coil becomes a north pole and repels the approaching magnet. If that north pole moves away, the coil near end becomes a south pole and attracts it, opposing its departure.

Three magnet motions with the corresponding near coil-face poles indicated.

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AQA GCSE Physics 8463 · 4.7.3.1. Original notes, questions and diagrams. Models are simplified; teaching data are illustrative.