Asked by tina
when preparing to undergo an MRI scan, why are patients advised to remove eyeglasses, watches, jewelry, and other metal objects?
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drwls
The magnetic fields produced in an MRI scan are huge and alternating. Because the field is changing and large, it will induce a large voltage and eddy current in any conductor that can melt or damage it.
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