O-LevelPhysicsMagnetism5054/11 · May/June 2012 · Q351 Mark

A current is produced when a wire is moved between two magnets as shown. Which device uses this effect?

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Abattery

Bgenerator

Cmotor

Dan electromagnet

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B: generator

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