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Statement-1: When a magnet falls freely through a closed coil, its acceleration is always less than g. Statement-2: The induced current in the coil opposes the magnet's motion (Lenz's law). Choose the correct option.

1. Statement-1 true, Statement-2 true; Statement-2 correctly explains Statement-1
2. Statement-1 true, Statement-2 true; Statement-2 does NOT correctly explain Statement-1
3. Statement-1 true, Statement-2 false
4. Statement-1 false, Statement-2 true

Correct answer: Statement-1 true, Statement-2 true; Statement-2 correctly explains Statement-1

Solution

As the magnet falls through the closed coil, the changing flux induces a current that opposes the magnet's motion (Lenz's law), producing a retarding force. Hence the net downward force is less than mg and the acceleration is less than g. Statement-2 is the correct explanation of Statement-1.

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