Q. Average power generated in an inductor connected to an AC source is

A) $\frac{1}{2}Li^{2}$
B) $Li^{2}$
C) Zero
D) None of these
Explanation

(c) After the current in the inductor reaches its maximum value $I_{0},$ it falls from $I_{0}$ to zero. The energy $\frac{1}{2}LI_{0}^{2}$ supplied by the source during build up of current is returned back to the source during the fall of current.
Thus, net power supplied by the source in a complete cycle is zero.

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

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