Physics 102 - Magnetic Fields and Faraday's Law

This Rice course develops magnetic fields and their sources before introducing Faraday’s law. The sequence connects moving charges and currents with magnetic effects, then examines how changing fields relate to induced electrical behavior. It offers a focused mathematical progression for learners who have already studied the earlier electricity material.

What you will learn

• Describe magnetic effects of currents and moving charges.
• Apply a consistent direction convention.
• Relate changing magnetic flux to induced electrical behavior.

Who this suits

The provider recommends the preceding courses plus algebra and trigonometry. Vectors, electric fields and circuit basics are important preparation for the examples.

Before you enroll

Direction conventions can be as important as numerical magnitudes. Keep the geometry and the sign of a changing flux visible throughout an induction calculation.

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Put it into practice

Sketch a loop entering a magnetic-field region and predict the direction of induced current. Explain the energy argument supporting that prediction before writing an equation.

Source and review

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