Practice question
Question
A coil of self-inductance 0.5 H has its current increased from 1 A to 4 A in 0.25 s. What is the
magnitude of the induced emf?
Explanation
**Mutual inductance** M = N₂ Φ₂₁/I₁, flux linking coil 2 due to current in coil 1, emf in 2 e₂ = -M dI₁/dt, M = μ₀ N₁ N₂ A / l for coaxial solenoids, unit henry (H), same as self-inductance. For solenoid 500 turns length 1 m induces 1.5 V when current 0 to 3 A in 0.2 s, dI/dt=15 A/s, M = e/(dI/dt)=1.5/15=0.1 H. ε = L (Δ I/Δ t) . Δ I = 4 - 1 = 3 A , Δ t = 0.25 s . ε = 0.5 × (3/0.25) = 0.5 × 12 = 6 V . Using Φ = B
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