Question

A current of 5 A is flowing in a 20 mH inductor. The energy stored in the magnetic field of this inductor is:_______

a. 1J.
b. 0.50J.
c. 0.25J.
d. 0.
e. dependent upon the resistance of the inductor.

Answer 1

C. 0.25J

Step-by-step explanation:

Energy stored in the magnetic field of the inductor is expressed as E = 1/2LI² where;

L is the inductance

I is the current flowing in the inductor

Given parameters

L = 20mH = 20×10^-3H

I = 5A

Required

Energy stored in the magnetic field.

E = 1/2 × 20×10^-3 × 5²

E = 1/2 × 20×10^-3 × 25

E = 10×10^-3 × 25

E = 0.01 × 25

E = 0.25Joules.

Hence the energy stored in the magnetic field of this inductor is 0.25Joules