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What is produced by an induction coil?

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Induction coils step up voltage using changing magnetic flux and mutual induction.
  • High current
  • High voltage
  • Low current
  • Low voltage
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An induction coil is a device that converts a low voltage direct current (DC) into a high voltage alternating current (AC) pulse using the principle of electromagnetic induction. It consists of two coils—a primary coil with few turns connected to the low voltage DC source, and a secondary coil with many turns. When current in the primary coil is rapidly switched on and off (usually by an interrupter), the changing magnetic flux through the secondary coil induces a high voltage across it according to Faraday’s law. This high voltage output is often used to generate sparks, for example, in ignition systems or early X-ray tubes. Thus, the induction coil steps up voltage by rapidly changing the current and thereby the magnetic flux linking the coils.
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