Q. An alternating $e.$m.f. of angular frequency $\omega$ is applied across an inductance. The instantaneous power developed in the circuit has an angular frequency

A) $\omega/4$
B) $\omega/2$
C) $\omega$
D) $2\omega$
Explanation

(d) The instantaneous values of emf and current in inductive circuit are given by $E = E_{0}\sin{\omega t}$ and $i = i_{0}\sin\left( \omega t - \frac{\pi}{2} \right)$ respectively
So, $P_{inst} = Ei = E_{0}\sin{\omega t} \times i_{0}\sin\left( \omega t - \frac{\pi}{2} \right)$
$= E_{0}i_{0}\sin{\omega t}\left( \sin{\omega t}\cos{\frac{\pi}{2} - \cos{\omega t}\sin\frac{\pi}{2}} \right)$
$= E_{0}i_{0}\sin{\omega t}\cos{\omega t}$
$= \frac{1}{2}E_{0}i_{0}\sin{2\omega t}\ \ \ \left( \sin{2\omega t} = 2\sin{\omega t}\cos{\omega t} \right)$
Hence, angular frequency of instantaneous power is $2\omega$

Dr. Abubacker
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Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.