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==Why "Eddy"?==
==Why "Eddy"?==
An Eddy is a term used in fluid mechanics which describes a fluid's swirl and its reverse current after the fluid has overcome an obstacle, like those produced by a dragging oar.

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Eddy current is an electrical phenomenon that occurs when a conductor is exposed to a varying magnetic field which causes a current flow within the conductor.

Why "Eddy"?

An Eddy is a term used in fluid mechanics which describes a fluid's swirl and its reverse current after the fluid has overcome an obstacle, like those produced by a dragging oar.