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Sorry, I'm kind of new to this. So, if I wanted to create eddy currents, how would I adjust my model to use an ac power source?

But, shouldn't non ferrous metals like aluminum and copper be repelled due to Eddy currents?

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Homework Statement I have made an electromagnet using the primary core of a microwave oven transformer and a 1.5 D cell battery. I would like to use the electromagnet to repel an aluminum bar (1 in. dia., 3 in. in length, and 1/4 in. thick; it is shown in the picture) For some reason, the...