Dynamo Drag: Does Adding a Coil Increase Resistance?

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The discussion centers on whether adding a coil to a dynamo increases resistance and creates drag on the rotary mechanism. It highlights that the presence of a coil generates back EMF, which inherently introduces an opposing force to the rotation. This resistance is necessary for the generation of electricity, as mechanical generators always encounter some form of opposing force. The conversation emphasizes that without this resistance, the concept of free energy would be possible, which contradicts established physics. Ultimately, the presence of a coil does add drag due to the generation of electrical energy.
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I was wondering;

Imagine two situations:

1) I rotate an axle with a strong magnet attached within a conductive coil (a dynamo).
2) I rotate an axle with a strong magnet attached without a conductive coil.

Does the presence of a coil (and therefore the generation of current in the coil) add any drag to the rotary mechanism, or is the dynamo simply harnessing a form of energy potential that would have been lost otherwise?
 
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Traditionally, it's called "back EMF"
Conceptually, one can consider the well established fact that the generation of electricity(actually, movement) with a mechanical generator REQUIRES resistance to that generation.
That is, in ALL cases of mechanical electrical generators, there will be an opposing force.
If it were not the case... Free Energy!
 

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