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In Class 12, when studying eddy currents, two main disadvantages are typically highlighted:
1. Energy Loss (Heat Generation)
Eddy currents can cause unwanted energy loss in the form of heat. When a conductor experiences a changing magnetic field, these currents are induced within the material. This results in heat, which not only reduces the efficiency of the system but can also damage components, leading to higher energy consumption and reduced performance in some devices (like transformers, electric motors, etc.).
2. Reduced Efficiency in Electrical Machines
In electrical machines, such as motors and transformers, eddy currents can reduce the overall efficiency. The energy loss due to these currents results in the heating of the core, which may require additional cooling systems. In order to reduce these losses, the cores of such devices are often made with laminated sheets, which restrict the flow of eddy currents, but this still adds to the complexity and cost of the design.
These two disadvantages are why engineers work to minimize eddy current effects, especially in high-efficiency devices.
1. Energy Loss (Heat Generation)
Eddy currents can cause unwanted energy loss in the form of heat. When a conductor experiences a changing magnetic field, these currents are induced within the material. This results in heat, which not only reduces the efficiency of the system but can also damage components, leading to higher energy consumption and reduced performance in some devices (like transformers, electric motors, etc.).2. Reduced Efficiency in Electrical Machines
In electrical machines, such as motors and transformers, eddy currents can reduce the overall efficiency. The energy loss due to these currents results in the heating of the core, which may require additional cooling systems. In order to reduce these losses, the cores of such devices are often made with laminated sheets, which restrict the flow of eddy currents, but this still adds to the complexity and cost of the design.These two disadvantages are why engineers work to minimize eddy current effects, especially in high-efficiency devices.