A student suggests that once a conducting loop is set into oscillatory motion between…

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Magnetism and Electromagnetism · Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Problem

A student suggests that once a conducting loop is set into oscillatory motion between the poles of a magnet, the induced current produced each time will keep it moving forever, thus providing a source of perpetual motion. Give a brief explanation to refute this claim.

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