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Give ihe disadvantages of eddy currents....

Give ihe disadvantages of eddy currents.

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1. The production of eddy currents in a metallic block leads to the loss of electric enengy in the form of heat.
2. The heat produced due to eddy currents breaks the insuiation used in the electrical machine or appliance.
3. Eddy currents may cause unwanted dampening effect.
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