Lesson: Inductance Physics • 9th Grade

In this lesson, we will learn how to calculate the self-inductance of a conducting loop and the mutual inductance of a pair of conducting coils.

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Students will be able to

understand that a current-carrying conducting coil induces a current in another coil due to the magnetic field produced by the first coil,
relate an induced emf to a rate of change of magnetic flux and to mutual inductance for two coils with equal number of turns, using the formulae and ,
understand that the magnetic field produced by a current-carrying loop induces a change in the current in the loop,
relate an induced rate of current change in a loop to its self-inductance and to the emf across it and the magnetic flux produced by the current, using the formulae and .

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Q1:

A loop of wire increases the current that it carries by 180 mA. The change in magnetic flux produced by the change in current is 0.77 Wb. What is the self-inductance of the loop? Give your answer to one decimal place.

Q2:

A loop of wire has a self-inductance of 0.36 H. The current through the loop is 420 mA. What is the magnetic flux produced by the current? Give your answer to two decimal places.

Q3:

A loop of wire has a potential difference of 1.2 V across it. The loop has a self-inductance of 125 mH. How much time is required for the loop to increase the current through it by 0.25 A? Give your answer to two decimal places.