Many roller coasters use magnetic brakes to slow the train at the end of its run. A

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Many roller coasters use magnetic brakes to slow the train at the end of its run. A conducting plate on the train passes by powerful magnets fixed on the track.

a. Explain the principle behind this magnetic braking.

b. The system needs an ordinary friction-based brake to bring the train to a full stop. Explain why the magnetic brake is not very efficient when the train is moving slowly

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College Physics A Strategic Approach

ISBN: 9780134779218

4th Edition

Authors: Randall D. Knight, Brian Jones

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