Electromagnetic Induction Class 12 Handwritten Notes PDFs Download | Physics Class 12 Notes

The chapter "Electromagnetic Induction" in Class 12 physics explores the phenomenon of generating electric currents through the interaction of magnetic fields and conductors. 

   - The chapter starts by introducing the concept of electromagnetic induction, which refers to the generation of an induced electromotive force (emf) or current in a conductor due to a changing magnetic field.

   - Faraday's first law states that when there is a change in the magnetic field linking a conductor, an emf is induced in the conductor.

   - Faraday's second law, also known as Lenz's law, states that the direction of the induced emf or current is such that it opposes the change producing it.

   - Magnetic flux is a measure of the number of magnetic field lines passing through a given area.

   - It is defined as the product of the magnetic field strength, the area, and the cosine of the angle between the field and the normal to the area.

   - When a conductor moves perpendicular to a magnetic field, a motional emf is induced in the conductor.

   - The magnitude of the induced emf depends on the speed of the motion, the length of the conductor within the field, and the strength of the magnetic field.

   - Faraday's law of electrolysis states that the amount of chemical reaction occurring during electrolysis is directly proportional to the quantity of electric charge passed through the electrolyte.

   - Eddy currents are induced currents that circulate within a conductor when it is exposed to a changing magnetic field.

   - These currents result in the dissipation of energy in the form of heat and can be minimized by using laminated or segmented cores.

   - According to Faraday's law, the magnitude of the induced emf is proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux through a circuit.

   - The negative sign in Faraday's law indicates that the induced emf opposes the change in magnetic flux.

   - Self-induction occurs when the change in current flowing through a coil induces an emf in the same coil.

   - The property of a coil to induce self-induction is known as inductance (L). It depends on the number of turns, the area, the shape of the coil, and the presence of a core material.

   - Mutual induction occurs when the change in current in one coil induces an emf in a neighboring coil.

   - Transformers are devices based on mutual induction that allow for efficient voltage transformation between primary and secondary coils.

    - An LR circuit consists of a resistor (R) and an inductor (L) connected in series.

    - When the circuit is closed, the current gradually increases to its maximum value due to the back emf induced by the inductor. This behavior is governed by the time constant of the circuit.

    - An AC generator or alternator is a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction.

    - It consists of a rotating coil within a magnetic field, which induces an alternating current (AC) in the coil.

    - Eddy current loss refers to the energy dissipated in the form of heat due to the resistance of eddy currents in conducting materials.

    - Eddy current brakes utilize the principle of eddy currents to create opposing magnetic fields, resulting in braking or slowing down the motion of objects.