Problem 14. A permanent magnet falling through a conducting (but nonmagnetic, e.g. aluminum) pipe reaches a fairly low terminal velocity, while the same magnet falling through a nonconducting (e.g. plastic) pipe of the same dimensions falls freely with a downward acceleration of g. Explain in words what is happening in the conducting pipe that creates an upward force on the magnet. Include a sketch of any relevant fields/currents/etc.-and their directions! as part of your answer.

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Problem 14.
A permanent magnet falling through a conducting (but nonmagnetic, e.g. aluminum) pipe reaches
a fairly low terminal velocity, while the same magnet falling through a nonconducting (e.g. plastic)
pipe of the same dimensions falls freely with a downward acceleration of
g.
Explain in words what is happening in the conducting pipe that creates an upward force on the
magnet. Include a sketch of any relevant fields/currents/etc.-and their directions! as part of
your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 14. A permanent magnet falling through a conducting (but nonmagnetic, e.g. aluminum) pipe reaches a fairly low terminal velocity, while the same magnet falling through a nonconducting (e.g. plastic) pipe of the same dimensions falls freely with a downward acceleration of g. Explain in words what is happening in the conducting pipe that creates an upward force on the magnet. Include a sketch of any relevant fields/currents/etc.-and their directions! as part of your answer.
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