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This prevents the formation of eddy currents that normally slow down motion.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
The cookware produces eddy currents in response to the field, and these heat it.
—Ian Baker
august 26, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
When a magnetic pan is placed near the coil, eddy currents are induced.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
This induces eddy currents in the vane that oppose its motion.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 2025
The friction generated by these eddy currents provides focused, non-contact heating.
—Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 21 Aug. 2023
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
The cookware produces eddy currents in response to the field, and these heat it.
—Ian Baker
august 26, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
When a magnetic pan is placed near the coil, eddy currents are induced.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
This induces eddy currents in the vane that oppose its motion.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 2025
The friction generated by these eddy currents provides focused, non-contact heating.
—Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 21 Aug. 2023
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“Eddy current.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eddy%20current. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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