The discovery and understanding of electromagnetic induction is based on a long series of experiments carried out by ______.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Faraday and Henry.
- Henry appears to have discovered the principle of electromagnetic induction independently of British scientist Michael Faraday.
- Faraday published his results before Henry, he is credited with the discovery.
- In 1846 Henry was named first secretary of the newly established Smithsonian Institution, a position he held until his death.