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How much energy is stored in the magnetic field of a 2 H inductor carrying 0.5 A?

  1. 0.5 J
  2. 1 J
  3. 0.25 J
  4. 0.125 J

Answer

C. 0.25 J

Solution

W= 12LI2= 12(2)(0.5)2=0.25 J.

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