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Eddy current

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Moving magnets make tiny loops of power.

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Eddy current brake diagram.svg
These loops move in metal. They can make metal feel warm. They can also help stop things fast. This helps trains slow down safely. Do you like fast trains?

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Laminated core eddy currents 2.svg
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