Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Induction

Question:
Shiny metal disc in electric power meter rotates due to which of the following?
Options:
Hysteresis
Ampere's Law
Faraday's Law
Eddy Current
Correct Answer:
Eddy Current
Explanation:
The shiny metal disc in the electric power meter (analogue type) rotates due to the eddy currents. Electric currents are induced in the disc by magnetic fields produced by sinusoidally varying currents in a coil. You can observe the rotating shiny disc in the power meter of your house.