Hall Effect & Magnetic Induction Explained

In summary, the Hall Effect is a phenomenon in which a voltage difference is created across a conductor when it is placed in a magnetic field. This effect was discovered in 1879 by Edwin Hall and is caused by the interaction between moving charges and a magnetic field. It has various practical applications, such as measuring magnetic fields and creating sensors. Magnetic induction is the process by which a magnetic field induces a current in a conductor, and the Hall Effect is a type of magnetic induction that occurs in a steady magnetic field and only in conductors.
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Can someone explain in detail if halls effect is magnetic induction?
 
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Can someone explain in detail if halls effect is magnetic induction?

The answer is no. For details, read this first, then come back if you still have questions. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hall_effect
 
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An induced emf is generally considered to be due to a changing magnetic flux linkage (Faradays laws)
The Hall emf is caused by a magnetic field (not necessarily changing) causing charge carriers (electrons in a metal) being deflected by the magnetic field.
 
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FAQ: Hall Effect & Magnetic Induction Explained

1. What is the Hall Effect?

The Hall Effect is a phenomenon in which a voltage difference, known as the Hall voltage, is created across a conductor when it is placed in a magnetic field. This effect was discovered by Edwin Hall in 1879 and is caused by the interaction between the moving charges in the conductor and the magnetic field.

2. How does the Hall Effect work?

When a conductor is placed in a magnetic field, the electrons within the conductor experience a force due to their motion and the magnetic field. This force causes the electrons to accumulate on one side of the conductor, creating a charge imbalance and resulting in a measurable voltage difference, known as the Hall voltage.

3. What is the significance of the Hall Effect?

The Hall Effect has many practical applications, such as measuring the strength of magnetic fields, determining the type of charge carrier in a material, and creating sensors for current, position, and rotation.

4. What is magnetic induction?

Magnetic induction is the process by which a magnetic field induces a current in a conductor. This phenomenon was discovered by Michael Faraday in 1831 and is the basis for many electrical devices, including generators and transformers.

5. How is magnetic induction related to the Hall Effect?

The Hall Effect is a type of magnetic induction, where a magnetic field induces a voltage difference in a conductor. However, while traditional magnetic induction involves a changing magnetic field, the Hall Effect occurs in a steady magnetic field. Additionally, the Hall Effect is only observed in conductors, while magnetic induction can occur in both conductors and insulators.

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