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=Chapter 22 Guide Questions=

=Virtual Lab: Electromagnetic Induction= By Chris Hallowell 12/6/11

v What conditions are required to induce a current in a loop of wire? When you move a magnet near a wire, a current is created. If the magnet does not move, then there is no current.
 * HYPOTHESIS:**

v What factors influence the direction and magnitude of the induced current? The magnetic flux and magnetic field will determine the direction and magnitude of the induced current because they make up the equation.


 * PROCEDURE:**


 * DATA / OBSERVATION TABLES:**




 * DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:**

Overall, I can conclude that the first part of my hypothesis was correct, while the second part was not exactly correct. For the first part, my observations showed that when I move a magnet near a wire, it will induce a current. I also found out that when I move another circuit with a current towards a wire, it will also create an induced current. For the second part of my hypothesis, I was able to find out that the magnitude of the induced current is based off of how fast I would move the magnet/current. The faster I moved it, the higher the current was as seen in my voltage meter readings. I was also able to find out that the direction of the induced current is based off of which way the magnet/circuit is moving in relation to the wire.
 * CONCLUSION:**