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Can eddy current be produced in insulators or only in conductors?

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8 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer8 Years ago
Dear student ..... Eddy currents are induced currents and are produced only in conductors.As the name suggest it is current and current can only flow in conductors and not in insulators .....With regards ....Mahima (Askiitians forum expert)

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