Induced alternating current

Key term for OCR GCSE Physics A, used in Electromagnetic spectrum.

Definition

An alternating current created within a conductor specifically caused by the absorption of energy from an electromagnetic wave.

Exam Context

Induced alternating current appears in OCR GCSE Physics A revision content for Waves in matter, especially Electromagnetic spectrum and Radio waves production.

Waves in matter Electromagnetic spectrum Radio waves production

Found in Revision Notes

Waves in matter

Radio waves production

Electromagnetic spectrum • Radio waves production

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Related Key Terms

Alternating current (AC)Frequency Oscillate Radio waves

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