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If ‘N’ is the number of turns in a circular coil, the value of its self-inductance varies as

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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The self-inductance, denoted by L, is given by:
 L = \(\frac {μ₀ * N² * A}{l}\) 
where: 
μ₀ is the permeability of free space, 
N is the number of turns in the coil, 
A is the cross-sectional area of the coil, 
and l is the length of the coil. From the equation, 
We can see that the self-inductance (L) varies as the square of the number of turns (N²). 
Therefore, the correct answer is (C) N².

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Inductance is a key parameter in electrical and electronic circuit designs. Like resistance and capacitance, it is a basic electrical measurement that affects all circuits to some degree.

Inductance is used in many areas of electrical and electronic systems and circuits. The electronic components can be in a variety of forms and may be called by a variety of names: coils, inductors, chokes, transformers, . . . Each of these may also have a variety of different variants: with and without cores and the core materials may be of different types.

There are two ways in which inductance is used:

  • Self-inductance: Self-inductance is the property of a circuit, often a coil, whereby a change in current causes a change in voltage in that circuit due to the magnetic effect of caused by the current flow. It can be seen that self-inductance applies to a single circuit - in other words it is an inductance, typically within a single coil. This effect is used in single coils or chokes.
  • Mutual-inductance: Mutual inductance is an inductive effect where a change in current in one circuit causes a change in voltage across a second circuit as a result of a magnetic field that links both circuits. This effect is used in transformers.