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In an iron cored coil the iron core is removed so that the coil becomes an air cored coil. The inductance of the coil will_____________?

Correct answer: B. decrease

  • A. increase
  • B. decrease
  • C. remain the same
  • D. initially increase and then decrease

Explanation

Inductance is proportional to the core permeability, as shown by L = μN²A/l. Removing an iron core replaces its high permeability with the much lower permeability of air, so inductance decreases.

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