Electromagnetic Induction
What does an inductor behave like in an LR circuit a very long time after the switch is closed?
An open circuit.
A resistor.
A capacitor.
A short circuit (wire).
An LR circuit has an inductance of 2 H and a resistance of 4 ohms. What is the time constant of this circuit?
0.5 s
2 s
6 s
8 s
Which of the following scenarios best describes the transient behavior of an LR circuit?
The current reaches its maximum value instantaneously.
The inductor acts like a short circuit.
The current and voltage are constant.
The current and voltage are changing rapidly.
Consider a series LR circuit with a battery of emf , a resistor with resistance , and an inductor with inductance . Which of the following equations correctly represents Kirchhoff's loop rule for this circuit?
The graph of current versus time for an LR circuit shows that the current reaches approximately 63% of its maximum value after 2 seconds. If the resistance in the circuit is 10 ohms, what is the inductance?
5 H
10 H
20 H
6.3 H
What is the primary role of a resistor in an LR circuit?
To store energy in a magnetic field.
To oppose changes in current.
To convert electrical energy into heat.
To act as a short circuit in steady state.
In an LR circuit, a 10-ohm resistor has a current of 2A flowing through it. What is the power dissipated by the resistor?
5 W
10 W
20 W
40 W

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Given the following LR circuit diagram and component values, which equation represents the Kirchhoff's loop rule?
In an LR circuit, if the inductance is doubled and the resistance is halved, how does the time constant change?
It is quartered.
It is halved.
It doubles.
It quadruples.
In an LR circuit with a battery voltage of 12V and a resistance of 4 ohms, what is the steady-state current?
0 A
3 A
4 A
48 A