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LENZ'S LAW

Lenz's Law states that: When a current is induced, it always flows in a direction that will OPPOSE the change in magnetic field that causes it.

yellow arrows = direction of the moving wires.

red arrow = direction of the induced current in red wire.

blue arrow = direction of the induced current in blue wire.





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