<em><u>Eddy currents are currents which circulate in conductors like swirling eddies in a stream. These currents are induced by changing magnetic fields and flow in closed loops, perpendicular to the plane of the magnetic field. </u></em>
They are created as a result of change in the intensity or direction of a magnetic field on a conductor, this occurs either when a conductor is moving through a magnetic field, or when the magnetic field surrounding a stationary conductor is varying
The Wednesday test launch stored more potential energy, and launched the spacecraft at a faster speed because the stronger magnetic field closer to the magnet resulted in a greater increase in potential energy.
