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Grade 11Electromagnetic Induction

A compound pendulum(solid copper plate) swings in front of magnetic field perpendicular to plate. What will be its effect. will it stop suddenly or damping effect or no effect. what if plate has several holes.

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16 Years agoGrade 11
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer16 Years ago

Dear super daman,

Due to eddy currents, plate will get damped. But, in case of plate having holes, this effect will increase and plate will come to rest.

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A S