Magnetic Braking: Pendulum Strength Req. for Effects

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The discussion centers on the strength required for a permanent magnet or electromagnet to effectively produce magnetic braking on a flat metal pendulum. Participants emphasize the need for specific parameters to provide an accurate estimate, suggesting that general information is insufficient. They recommend consulting the Wikipedia article on "Eddy Current Brake" for foundational knowledge on the topic. The conversation highlights the importance of detailed inquiries to facilitate better understanding and guidance.

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How strong does a permanent magnet/electromagnet need to be in order to see the effects of magnetic braking on a flat metal pendulum?
 
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With that wealth of detailed information in your question, I'd say the answer is "some".
 
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ELTSR02 said:
How strong does a permanent magnet/electromagnet need to be in order to see the effects of magnetic braking on a flat metal pendulum?
Welcome to the PF. :smile:

As you can tell, we would need a lot more information in order to give you a ballpark estimate. But even better would be if you read through some background information (encyclopedia-type) articles, and link to them and ask specific questions about what you don't understand. The Wikipedia article on "Eddy Current Brake" looks to be a good place to start. :smile:

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