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An emf of 5 volt is produced by a self inductance, when the current changes at a steady rate from 3 to 2 ampere in 1 millisecond. The value of self inductance is_______?

Correct answer: D. 5 mH

  • A. zero
  • B. 5 H
  • C. 5000 H
  • D. 5 mH

Explanation

The self-induced emf has magnitude E = L|ΔI/Δt|. Here |ΔI| = |2 A - 3 A| = 1 A and Δt = 1 ms = 0.001 s, so |ΔI/Δt| = 1 A ÷ 0.001 s = 1000 A s^-1. Hence L = 5 V ÷ 1000 A s^-1 = 0.005 H = 5 mH. The likely choice is c, because failing to convert milliseconds to 0.001 s produces a value that is 1,000 times too large.

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