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When does the inductor store energy

Inductors are passive electronic components that store energy in their magnetic field when an electric current flows through them. They are often used in electrical and electronic circuits to oppose changes in current, filter signals, and store energy.

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How does a Magnetic Inductor store energy?

As the current increases, it sets up a magnetic field in the inductor and thereby, some energy gets stored in the inductor in the form of magnetic energy: UB = (1/2) Li2. As the current reaches its maximum value im, (at t = T/4) as in Fig. 7.19 (c), all the energy is stored in the magnetic field: UB = (1 / 2) Li2m.

How to calculate the energy stored in an inductor?

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How is energy stored in an inductor expressed?

Mathematically, energy stored in an inductor is expressed as Where w is the energy stored in the inductor, L is the inductance and i is the current passing through the inductor. Ideal inductors have a noteworthy characteristic - they do not dissipate energy. This trait allows the energy stored within them to be harnessed at a later point in time.

How does a pure inductor work?

So, the resultant power over one cycle is zero i.e. no power consumed by the inductor. The electrical power only flows from the source to coil and back again. A current of 20 A flows through a pure inductive coil, when it is connected across a 250 V, 50 Hz supply.

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