Magnetic Properties of Matter

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Question 11 of 57

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
Assertion
AA and the other is labelled as Reason RR
Assertion
AA: A bar magnet dropped through a metallic cylindrical pipe takes more time to come down compared to a non-magnetic bar with same geometry and mass.
Reason
RR: For the magnetic bar, Eddy currents are produced in the metallic pipe which oppose the motion of the magnetic bar.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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Answer: (B) Both AA and R are true and RR is the correct explanation of AA

Due to change in flux, eddy current is produced which opposes the motion in the metallic pipe for the bar magnet.
Eddy currents are loops of electrical current induced within conductors by a changing magnetic field in the conductor according to Faraday's law of induction. Eddy currents flow in closed loops within conductors, in planes perpendicular to the magnetic field.

Hence,
RR is the correct explanation and both statements are true.

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