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What do we call the phenomenon of production of back emf in a coil due to flow of varying current through it ?

A

Self-induction

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Mutual -inductance

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Magnetic flux

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Magnetic moment

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Solution

The correct option is A Self-induction
Self induction is that phenomenon in which a change in electric current in a coil produces an induced emf in the coil itself.

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