Rankers Physics
Topic: Electromagnetic Induction

31. Eddy currents, are produced when (1988)

A metal is kept in varying magnetic field
A metal is kept in steady magnetic field
A circular coil is placed in a magnetic field
Through a circular coil, current is passed

Solution:

Eddy currents are circulating currents induced in bulk pieces of conductors (metals).
According to Faraday's law of induction, these currents are set up when there is a change in the magnetic flux linked with the metal.
Hence, they are produced when a bulk metal is placed in a time-varying magnetic field.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *