Question

In what form is the energy stored in an inductor or

A coil of inductance L is carrying a steady current i. What is the nature of its stored energy?

• A. Magnetic
• B. Electrical
• C. Both magnetic and electrical
• D. Heat

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Magnetic

Answer 2

Energy stored $= \frac{1}{2}Li^{2},$ where Li is a magnetic flux.