The stored energy in an inductor:

Correct answer: A. depends on the rate of change of current

  • A. depends on the rate of change of current
  • B. is proportional to the square of the inductance
  • C. has units J/H
  • D. none of the above

Explanation

The energy stored in an inductor is given by the formula \( W = \frac{1}{2}LI^2 \), where:- \( W \) is the stored energy,- \( L \) is the inductance of the inductor, and- \( I \) is the current flowing through the inductor.This formula indicates that the energy stored depends on the square of the current (\( I^2 \)), implying that it is influenced by the rate of change of current.correctly expresses that the energy stored in an inductor depends on the rate of change of current.

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