Final answer:
The expression for the energy stored in an inductor when the current has achieved its maximum constant value is 1/2 LI^2. This equation is derived from UL = 1/2 LI².
Step-by-step explanation:
The expression for the energy stored in an inductor when the current has achieved its maximum constant value is 1/2 LI^2 (Option a). This equation is derived from the equation UL = 1/2 LI², where UL is the energy stored in the inductor and I is the current. As the current approaches the maximum value, the stored energy in the inductor increases and asymptotically approaches a maximum of L(I^2)/2.