WAEC - Physics (2000 - No. 40)

An inductor of inductance 10H carries a current of 0.2A. Calculate the energy stored in the inductor
0.1J
0.2J
1.0J
2.0J

Explanation

The energy(W)stored in an inductor is calculated by the formula: \(\frac{1}{2}\)LI\(^2\)

  =  \(\frac{1}{2}\) x 10 x (0.2)\(^2\)

  = 0.2J

 

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