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AIIMS 2013
Exam
AIIMS
Year
2013
Subject
Physics
Chapter
Electromagnetic Induction

AIIMS 2013 · Physics · Electromagnetic Induction

Which of the following is the best method toreduce eddy currents ?

Which of the following is the best method toreduce eddy currents ?

Options

  1. ALaminating core
  2. BUsing thick wires
  3. CReducing hysteresis loss
  4. DNone of these

Correct answer

A. Laminating core

Step-by-step solution

To reduce the eddy currents in the metal armature of motors the wire is wrapped around a number of thin metal sheets called lamination.
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