Question 61: Electromagnetic Induction

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Certain galvanometers have a fixed core made of non magnetic metallic material. The function of this metallic material is

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The function of the non-magnetic metallic core in a galvanometer is to provide a path for the induced current generated by the moving coil in the magnetic field. This induced current opposes the motion of the coil and brings it to rest quickly due to the effect known as eddy current damping.
When the coil swings past its equilibrium position, a change in magnetic flux occurs. According to Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction, this change in magnetic flux generates an induced current, known as an eddy current. The eddy current creates its own magnetic field which opposes the original change in flux, causing the coil to quickly come to rest.

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to bring the coil to rest quickly

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to produce large deflecting torque on the coil

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to oscillate the coil in magnetic field for longer period of time

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to make the magnetic field radial

Electromagnetic Induction

Certain galvanometers have a fixed core made of non magnetic metallic material. The function of this metallic material is

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