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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Induction

Question:
What does the negative sign in Lenz's Law represent?
Options:
The magnitude of the induced EMF
The induced EMF is negative
The polarity of the induced EMF
The induced EMF is opposite to the current flow.
Correct Answer:
The polarity of the induced EMF
Explanation:
Lenz's Law gives the polarity of the induced EMF which is such that it tends to oppose the change in magnetic field that produced it.