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What are eddy currents ? Write any two applications of eddy currents. |
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Answer» Solution :Whenever magnetic flux linked with a metallic BULK conductor changes, induced CURRENTS are set up in the body of the conductor in the form of closed loops and are known as eddy currents. Thus, eddy currents are the currents induced in a conductor when placed in a CHANGING magnetic field. Alternately eddy currents are induced in a metallic conductor when it is MOVED in a magnetic field and as a result magnetic flux linked with the conductor changes. Electric brakes, induction furnace, SPEEDOMETER, a.c. induction motor etc., are important applicationsof eddy currents. |
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