2. Accomlishments and
Contributions
Lenz's physical law, discovered by H. F.
E. Lenz in 1834,states that the
electromotive force (emf) induced in a
conductor moving perpendicular to a
magnetic field tends to oppose that
motion. This law may be seen as a
consequence of the law of conservation
of energy.
3. The Life of H.F.E. Lenz
Nationality: Russian
Heinrich Friedrich Emil Lenz was born and educated
in Dorpat (now Tartu, Estonia).
As geophysical scientist, he accompanied Otto von
Kotzebue (1787-1846) on his third expedition around
the world 1823-26.
On his return, Lenz joined the St Petersburg
Academy of Science, and from 1840 held posts at
the University of St. Petersburg.
In August, 1864, Lenz went to Italy for medical
reasons (he had chronic problems with eyes), but
he died on February 10, 1865, in Rome after
suffering a stroke.
4. Diagrams
A diagram of Lenz's Law can be found at
the link below:
http://www.launc.tased.edu.au/online/sciences/physics/Lenz's.
html
