Eddy Currents

question 13

Multiple Choice

Eddy currents

• A)are a consequence of changing magnetic flux.
• B)generate heat and result in power loss.
• C)can be used for damping and braking purposes.
• D)are described by both Faraday's and Lenz's laws.
• E)All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Oxidation State

The measure of the degree of oxidation of an atom in a substance, indicating the number of electrons lost or gained by an atom.

Reaction

A chemical process in which substances interact to form new products typically characterized by a change in properties.

Oxidation State

A numerical value that signifies the total electrons an atom gains or sheds to establish a chemical bond with a different atom.

Reduction

A chemical reaction in which a molecule gains electrons, often accompanied by a decrease in oxidation state.