Question about eddy currents ?

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Eddy currents are produced in a conducting coil when a magnet is moved near it due to the changing magnetic field, which induces an electromotive force (EMF). These currents circulate within the coil or any metallic parts present and oppose the flow of the induced current. This opposition results in resistive heating and power loss. The presence of eddy currents confirms that they are indeed created in the coil when subjected to a changing magnetic field. Therefore, the initial assertion that eddy currents are generated in a coil is correct.
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If a magnet is being moved in a conducting coil, are eddy currents produced in that coil ? And why ?
I think the answer is yes bcz a changing magnetic field creates eddy currents in a conductor (whether it was a coil or not) . Correct me if i am wrong . Thanks !
 
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Eddy currents are generated by induced EMF in the core or other metallic parts that happen to be inside the electromagnetic field of the coil. These currents circulate through the core or some metallic part and they oppose the flow of the induced current (they generate resistive heating and power loss).
 
QuantumQuest said:
Eddy currents are generated by induced EMF in the core or other metallic parts that happen to be inside the electromagnetic field of the coil. These currents circulate through the core or some metallic part and they oppose the flow of the induced current (they generate resistive heating and power loss).
So does this mean that eddy currents are created in a coil or no ?
 
QuantumQuest said:
Eddy currents are generated by induced EMF in the core or other metallic parts that happen to be inside the electromagnetic field of the coil
 
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