Question

The current in an inductor is given by I = (3t + 8) where t is in second. The magnitude of induced emf produced in the inductor is 12 mV. The self inductance of the inductor _______ mH.

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 4

The emf (\( \varepsilon \)) induced in an inductor is related to the rate of change of current and self-inductance (\( L \)) by the formula:

\[ |\varepsilon| = L \frac{dI}{dt}. \]

Step 1: Determine the rate of change of current
The given current is:

\[ I = 3t + 8. \]

Differentiate \( I \) with respect to \( t \):

\[ \frac{dI}{dt} = 3 \, \text{A/s}. \]

Step 2: Substitute the given values
The magnitude of induced emf is \( |\varepsilon| = 12 \, \text{mV} = 12 \times 10^{-3} \, \text{V} \). Substituting into the formula:

\[ 12 \times 10^{-3} = L \cdot 3. \]

Step 3: Solve for \( L \)
Rearrange to find \( L \):

\[ L = \frac{12 \times 10^{-3}}{3} = 4 \times 10^{-3} \, \text{H}. \]

Convert to millihenries:

\[ L = 4 \, \text{mH}. \]

Thus, the self-inductance of the inductor is \( L = 4 \, \text{mH} \).