Eddy Currents and Electromagnetism

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What is the primary cause of the induction of eddy currents?

A time-varying magnetic field

In which planes do eddy currents flow within conductors?

Perpendicular to the magnetic field

What is the relationship between the magnitude of eddy currents and the rate of change of flux?

Directly proportional

According to Lenz's law, how does an eddy current respond to the magnetic field that created it?

<p>Creates a magnetic field that opposes the change</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of eddy current brakes?

<p>To stop rotating power tools quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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