Questions and Answers
What causes the induction of eddy currents within conductors?
Relative motion of a conductor in a magnetic field
In what planes do eddy currents flow within conductors?
Perpendicular to the magnetic field
What is the magnitude of the eddy current in a given loop proportional to?
Strength of the magnetic field and area of the loop
According to Lenz's law, what kind of magnetic field does an eddy current create?
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How are eddy current brakes employed?
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