1.5 - Energy Stored in an Inductor
Enroll to start learning
You’ve not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take practice test.
Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What is the formula for calculating energy stored in an inductor?
💡 Hint: Energy depends on both inductance and current.
What does L stand for in the energy formula?
💡 Hint: It characterizes the inductor's ability.
4 more questions available
Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the formula for the energy stored in an inductor?
💡 Hint: Notice the 1/2 factor in front of the L.
True or False: An inductor can release energy immediately when it is disconnected.
💡 Hint: Consider the timing of energy release.
1 more question available
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with advanced challenges
A circuit has an inductor rated at 5 H with a current of 2 A. Calculate the stored energy and discuss what would happen to this energy when the circuit is opened.
💡 Hint: Start with the energy formula in your calculations.
Predict the impact on energy storage if an inductor's inductance is doubled while the current remains constant, and explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationships defined in the energy formula.
Get performance evaluation
Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.