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Electromagnetic Induction — Physics STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 SciencePhysicsElectromagnetic Induction1 Mark
Question
Give one example of use of eddy currents.
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Answer

Any one of the following:
  1. Magnetic braking in trains.
  2. Electromagnetic damping in certain galvanometers.
  3. Induction furnace to produce high temperature.
  4. Electric power meters (in which the disc rotates due to eddy currents.)

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