Use app×
Join Bloom Tuition
One on One Online Tuition
JEE MAIN 2025 Foundation Course
NEET 2025 Foundation Course
CLASS 12 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 10 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 9 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 8 FOUNDATION COURSE
+1 vote
15.8k views
in Physics by (48.5k points)

What are Eddy currents? Give its two uses.

1 Answer

+1 vote
by (52.4k points)
selected by
 
Best answer

Eddy current- Eddy currents are loop of electrical current induced with in conductors by a changing magnetic field in the conductor due to Faraday's law of induction. Eddy current flow in closed loop with in conductors in plane perpendicular to the magnetic field. They can be induced in transformer

Use of eddy currents arc following-

(i) Eddy current use the drag force created by eddy current as a brake to slow or stop moving objects. 

(ii) In indentification of metals.

Welcome to Sarthaks eConnect: A unique platform where students can interact with teachers/experts/students to get solutions to their queries. Students (upto class 10+2) preparing for All Government Exams, CBSE Board Exam, ICSE Board Exam, State Board Exam, JEE (Mains+Advance) and NEET can ask questions from any subject and get quick answers by subject teachers/ experts/mentors/students.

Categories

...