A magnet is moved through a coil of wire. The e.m.f. produced in the wire depends on

  • A the number of turns in the coil
  • B the strength of the magnet
  • C the speed at which the magnet is moved
  • D all of the above
  • E none of the above

The correct answer is D. all of the above

The e.m.f. (electromotive force) produced in a coil of wire when a magnet is moved through it is determined by Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction.

According to Faraday's law, the e.m.f. induced in a coil is directly proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux through the coil.

The e.m.f. produced in the wire depends on all of the following factors:

  1. The number of turns in the coil: More turns in the coil will result in a higher induced e.m.f.
  2. The strength of the magnet: A stronger magnet will induce a higher e.m.f. in the coil.
  3. The speed at which the magnet is moved: A faster movement of the magnet will result in a higher rate of change of magnetic flux and hence a higher induced e.m.f.

Therefore, the correct answer is D. All of the above.

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