Consider a metallic pipe with an inner radius of 1 cm. A cylindrical bar magnet of radius 0.8 cm is dropped through the pipe. Why does it take more time to come down than it takes for a similar unmagnetized cylindrical iron bar dropped through the metallic pipe?

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Consider a metallic pipe with an inner radius of 1 cm. A cylindrical bar magnet of radius 0.8 cm is dropped through the pipe. Why does it take more time to come down than it takes for a similar unmagnetized cylindrical iron bar dropped through the metallic pipe?, Eddy currents produced by the magnet oppose the motion, reducing the downward acceleration., The magnet's magnetic field interacts with the metallic pipe, causing a delay in its descent., The iron bar has a higher density, leading to faster descent compared to the magnet., The metallic pipe's frictional force is stronger when the magnet is dropped through it.

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Correct Option is : (A) Eddy currents produced by the magnet oppose the motion, reducing the downward acceleration.

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