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Which of the following statements is /are correct

a
Eddy currents are undesirable since they heat up the core and dissipate electrical   energy in the form of heat
b
Eddy currents are minimized by using lamenations of metal separated by lacquer and  by making rectangular slots on metal
c
Eddy currents are used for magnetic braking in trains, electromagnetic damping      induction furnace ; electric power meter
d
all are true

detailed solution

Correct option is D

Eddy currents are produced due change is magnetic flux in a plate in small loops which can be reduced by cutting grooves and laminating  , due to eddy currents conductor get heated up and it is used in magnetic breaking and electromagnetic damping.

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