2019 Electromagnetic InductionEddy Currents Easy Question 16 of 40 in Electromagnetic Induction

In which of the following devices, the eddy current effect is not used?

A induction furnace
B magnetic braking in train
C electromagnet
D electric heater

The answer is D.

Solution

An electric heater does not involve eddy currents; it works on the Joule heating effect. Induction furnaces, magnetic braking in trains and electromagnets make use of eddy currents.

Concept applications of eddy currents

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