How Do Revolutions Per Second Impact Force in Eddy-Current Speedometers?

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The discussion focuses on the relationship between the revolutions per second of a permanent magnet in an eddy-current speedometer and the induced turning force in a metal component. The user seeks equations and calculations to support their findings from a physics practical coursework. Key concepts mentioned include Lenz's Law and Faraday's Law, which are relevant to electromagnetic induction. The user is at the sixth form level and has a background in single-variable calculus. They aim to connect the rate of revolution to the resulting force quantitatively.
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For my physics practical coursework I investigated how the rate of revolution of the permanent magnet in an eddy-current speedometer affects the turning force induced in the metal cup or plate.

I got the results I expected, and I am required to prove them using appropriate equations and calulations. Does anyone have any idea of which equations are relevant to this application?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
 
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What level are you at: high school, introductory college/university, or intermediate college/university? What level of math: algebra only, single-variable calculus, multivariable (vector) calculus?

Do you have a textbook available to you as part of the course? What sort of material does it have about electromagnetic induction and Lenz's Law?
 
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im at sixth form, so just before university. i do a fair bit of calculus, mainly single variable. I know about lenz's law and faraday's law, induction and all that, and that they have some relevence, I just don't see how they can be used for calculations to get numerical answers in this context. Basically, I need to relate revolutions per second to force
 
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