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Topic: Lenz's law and eddy currents· Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents

A sheet is placed on a horizontal surface in front of a strong magnetic pole. A force is needed to :A. hold the sheet there if it is magnetic.B. hold the sheet there if it is non-magnetic.C. move the sheet away from the pole with uniform velocity if…

A sheet is placed on a horizontal surface in front of a strong magnetic pole. A force is needed to :

A. hold the sheet there if it is magnetic.

B. hold the sheet there if it is non-magnetic.

C. move the sheet away from the pole with uniform velocity if it is conducting.

D. move the sheet away from the pole with uniform velocity if it is both, non-conducting and non-polar.

Choose the correct statement(s) from the options given below:

1. C only

2. B and D only

3. A and C only

4. A, C and D only

1 answer

Best answer

Answer: 3. A and C only

Key idea: A force is needed only if the magnetic pole exerts a force on the sheet.

  • A: A magnetic sheet is attracted by the pole, so a force is needed to hold it. True.
  • B: A non-magnetic sheet feels no force at rest. False.
  • C: Moving a conducting sheet induces eddy currents, which oppose the motion (Lenz's law), so a force is needed. True.
  • D: A non-conducting, non-polar sheet has neither effect. False.

A and C only: option 3.

Doubtly AI · 30 Oct 2026 AI-generated · not yet verified Report
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