If a bar magnet is falling through a loop of wire, the induced current in the loop of wire sets up a field which exerts a force on the magnet. This force between the magnet and the loop will be repulsive when:

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According to Lenz's Law, the induced current will oppose the change in magnetic flux. When the magnet enters the loop, the induced current creates a magnetic field that repels the approaching magnet.

If a Bar Magnet Is Falling Through a Loop of Wire