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Does the presence of a disconnected coil nearby affect the self-inductance of a coil under test?

Picture two coils in close proximity. They have the same dimensions and are located co-axially, with a small gap between then (like Helmholtz coils, but much closer together than in the standard ...
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Finding the Magnetic Field within a solenoid

So, I have to find the magnetic field within a solenoid such that the field at a point(on axis) is half than that it would be at the centre. Length of the solenoid is 20cm and the current through it ...
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Magnetic Field Lines in a Circular Solenoid

We know about magnetic field lines in a circular loop and a solenoid. While studying them, I thought about how the magnetic field lines would be in a solenoid made circular by bending, forming ...
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Is this an accurate equation for describing the magnetic force exerted by a solenoid on a ferromagnetic material?

I saw this question, which contained an equation describing the strength of a solenoid: $$F = (NI)^2\mu_0\frac{\text{A}}{2g^2}$$ where: $$F$$ is the force the solenoid exerts on a ferromagnetic ...
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Is Back EMF produced in household wires?

Since we use AC for domestic purpose, shouldn't Back EMF (Counter-EMF) be produced in household wires? If yes, then the output voltage in the appliances will be less (that's what my stupid brain says! ...
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Are Idealized Transformers Realizable?

Since parasitic capacitance in an inductor is always in parallel with its inductance, would this effectively become analogous to magnetic remanence exhibited within rebars (made from carbon steel) ...
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When an iron core is placed in a solenoid, why does the current increase? [closed]

Does the flux of the coil cut the soft iron core and generate emf in it? I am confused over the fact that since a stronger magnetic field, shouldn't the current increase. I believe the decrease in ...
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Inductor with ac supply

When an ac source is connected with an inductor we have a continuous change in voltage and current across the inductor. According to farady and lenz law we will get an equal and opposite voltage ...
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Phase difference between source voltage and inductor voltage

What will be the phase difference between the source voltage and the inductor voltage? Will the two voltages be in phase or will be out of phase. How much out of phase they will be? Note that there ...
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Finding electric potential via direction of EMF

I was trying to solve this question: I understand that if the current is increasing leftward, then via Lenz's Law, the direction of the induced EMF will be to the right. Given that I now know the ...
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Variation of induced electric field with distance

Let's say we have a cylindrical uniform magnetic field which is varying with time at a constant rate. As the distance from axis increases, induced electric field or electromotive force (EMF) varies as ...
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why does adding loops in a straight wire increase the magnetic field?

I have seen heaps of articles about what happens to the coil and the magnetic field but nothing about why exactly the overall magnetic field increases when loops are added to a straight wire to ...
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Does there exist a rigorous general mathematical proof for $M <\sqrt{L_1L_2}$?

Does there exist a rigorous general mathematical proof for $M <\sqrt{L_1L_2}$? Here $M$ is the mutual inductance between two conductors and $L_1$ and $L_2$ are their respective self-inductances. (...
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No inductor - any induced EMF when switch flipped on?

My instructor put in the notes a picture of a loop without an inductor - just a battery with voltage $\epsilon$, a switch, and resistor with resistance $R$. He explains that as soon as the switch is ...
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Magnetic field generated pointing upwards, what direction is induced current?

In this Crash Course video, from 5:57 to 6:15, I think the directions are mixed up, but I could be wrong. She says that when moving the magnet into the loop, the generated magnetic field is pointing ...
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