8.7 - Eddy Currents and Their Applications
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What are eddy currents?
💡 Hint: Think about how magnets and metals interact.
Name one application of eddy currents.
💡 Hint: This application cooks food using electromagnetic induction.
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What are eddy currents?
💡 Hint: Consider how changing magnetic fields can impact conductors.
True or False: Eddy currents are beneficial in heat generation for cooking.
💡 Hint: Think of how you cook food with an induction stove.
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Evaluate the efficiency of an induction cooktop, given it generates 1200 W and uses 1000 W for heating the pot. Calculate the percentage efficiency.
💡 Hint: Consider how much energy is effectively used for cooking versus wasted.
Design an eddy current braking system for a specific weight train. Discuss considerations on how much opposing force is needed for a safe stop.
💡 Hint: Think about physics principles dealing with force and motion.
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