Physics
Explain why an induced current must flow in such a direction so as to oppose the change producing it.
Answer
Due to law of conservation of energy, the mechanical energy spent in producing the change is transformed into the electrical energy in form of the induced current. Hence, the induced current flows in a direction to oppose the change so that some mechanical energy is constantly required to overcome the opposing force which in turn will keep the induced current flowing.
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