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Electromagnetic Testing - Eddy Current Testing Applications Chapter 5 & 6

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<strong>Eddy</strong> currents (I, red) induced in a conductive metal plate (C) as it moves to<br />

right under a magnet (N). The magnetic field (B, green) is directed down<br />

through the plate. From Lenz's law the increasing field at the leading edge of<br />

the magnet (left) induces a counterclockwise current, which creates its own<br />

magnetic field (left blue arrow) directed up, which opposes the magnet's field,<br />

producing a retarding force. Similarly, at the trailing edge of the magnet (right),<br />

a clockwise current and downward counterfield is created (right blue arrow)<br />

also producing a retarding force.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang<br />

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/<strong>Eddy</strong>_current

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