A coil of wire that resists changes in current and stores energy in a magnetic field.
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What is an inductor?
A coil of wire that resists changes in current and stores energy in a magnetic field.
Define inductance (L).
The proportionality constant between magnetic flux and current: ΦB=LI.
What is the unit of inductance?
Henry (H)
What is induced EMF?
The voltage generated in an inductor due to a changing current, opposing the change: ε=−LdtdI.
Define the time constant (τ) in an LR circuit.
The time it takes for the current in an LR circuit to reach approximately 63.2% of its maximum value: τ=RL.
Define angular frequency (ω) in an LC circuit.
The rate at which energy oscillates between the capacitor and inductor in an LC circuit: ω=LC1.
What are the differences between an inductor and a capacitor?
Inductor: Stores energy in a magnetic field, resists changes in current. Capacitor: Stores energy in an electric field, resists changes in voltage.
What are the differences between LR and LC circuits?
LR Circuit: Contains inductor and resistor, current changes exponentially. LC Circuit: Contains inductor and capacitor, energy oscillates between them sinusoidally.
What are the differences between the energy stored in an inductor and a capacitor?