University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 29 - Electromagnetic Induction - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 981: Q29.15

Answer

No.

Work Step by Step

Lenz’s law says that the induced current flows to oppose the change in flux, not the flux itself. For example, if the flux were shrinking in magnitude, the induced current would flow to reinforce the flux, not to oppose it.
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