Electromagnetic Induction
 

Electromagnetic Induction problem 39


A coil of insulated wire is wound on to one end of a ferrous core and connected to a battery, as shown in the figure below.




An aluminium ring is placed on the core. The ring can move freely along the length of the core. The switch is initially open. Use Faraday’s law and Lenz’s law to explain why the aluminium ring jumps upwards when the switch is closed.


 

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