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Two identical copper coils P and Q are placed close to each other as shown in Figure 17. Coil P is connected to a D.C power supply and coil Q is connected to a galvanometer, G. Use this information to answer questions (a) and (b).

Two identical copper coils P and Q are placed close to each other as shown in Figure 17. Coil P is connected to a D.C power supply and coil Q is connected to a galvanometer, G. Use this information to answer questions (a) and (b).
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(a) State and explain what would be observed on the galvanometer immediately the switch S is closed.
(b) State with reason the difference that would be noted in the observation made in question (a) if the number of turns in coils Q were doubled.

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John
(a) The galvanometer deflects momentarily. The changing magnetic flux in coil P is linked to coil Q causing an e.m.f to be induced.

(b) The Galvanometer deflection increases. When the number of turns is doubled the magnetic flux linkage also doubles.
johnmulu answered the question on June 5, 2017 at 10:00

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