Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32190-308-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-308-2

Chapter 23 - Magnetic Flux and Faraday's Law of Induction - Conceptual Questions - Page 828: 8

Answer

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We know that when the penny tips over, its surface experiences a large change in magnetic flux. This change in magnetic flux produces an induced current in the penny that creates a force opposite to its motion. Consequently, the penny takes longer to fall than usual.
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