A direct current of 5A flow through a 0.2H inductor. Calculate the energy stored in...

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WAEC 2008

A direct current of 5A flow through a 0.2H inductor. Calculate the energy stored in the inductor

  • A. 0.5J
  • B. 1.0J
  • C. 2.5J
  • D. 5.0J

Correct Answer: C. 2.5J

Explanation

P = \(\frac{1}{2} I^2 L\)

= 5\(^2 \times\) 0.2 \(\times\) \(\frac{1}{2}\)

= 2.5J



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