Electromagnetic Induction
A solenoid has an initial inductance . If the number of turns is doubled and the length is also doubled, what is the new inductance?
L
2L
4L
L/2
An inductor with an inductance of 4 H carries a current of 2 A. How much energy is stored in the inductor?
4 J
8 J
12 J
16 J
The current through a 5 H inductor changes at a rate of 3 A/s. What is the magnitude of the induced EMF in the inductor?
5 V
8 V
10 V
15 V
How does increasing the number of turns in a solenoid affect its inductance?
It decreases the inductance.
It does not affect the inductance.
It increases the inductance.
It halves the inductance.
A solenoid has the following properties: number of turns , length , cross-sectional area , and core permeability . What ...
1.57 mH
6.28 mH
0.50 mH
3.14 mH
An inductor with inductance initially has a current flowing through it. This inductor is then connected to a capacitor with capacitance . What is the maximum energy stored in the capacitor during the subsequent oscillations?
According to Lenz's Law, the direction of the induced EMF in an inductor is:
In the same direction as the current.
In the opposite direction to the current.
In the direction that opposes the change in current.
Always zero.

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Which of the following best describes inductance?
The opposition to voltage changes in a conductor.
The ability of a conductor to store electric charge.
The opposition to current changes in a conductor.
The measure of a conductor's ability to dissipate energy as heat.
The current through a 2 H inductor varies with time as (in amperes). What is the induced EMF in the inductor at s?
-22 V
-34 V
-17 V
-2 V
How does the energy stored in an inductor change if the current through it is doubled?
It doubles.
It quadruples.
It halves.
It remains the same.