There is a magnetic friction force in a dynamo?

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There is a "magnetic friction force" in a dynamo?

In a rotating dynamo, where the magnet rotates surrounded by a coil, there is something like a "magnetic friction force"? The magnetic field causes an effect similar to mechanical friction, that can slow down the revolving magnet?
 
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Does anyone know if such a thing exist?

Imagine that the dynamo is in a vacuum chamber. The rotating magnet does not touch the coil, and there is no air, so there is no aerodynamic drag.

So, I wonder if there is something like a "magnetic friction force", decelerating the rotating magnet. There is this?