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QJEEM24Ph968b: JEE Main 2024 Physics - Class 12 JEEM24Ph968b Solution: In a coil, the current changes from − 2   A to + 2  …

In a coil, the current changes from −2 A to +2 A in 0.2 s and induces an emf of 0.1 V. The self inductance of the coil is :

Multiple Choice Options

  • A 4 mH
  • B 2.5 mH
  • C 1 mH
  • D 5 mH

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

To find the self-inductance of the coil, we can use the formula for induced electromotive force (emf), which is given by Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction as it applies to self-induction:

emf=−LΔIΔt

Where:

  • emf\text{emf} = induced voltage in volts (V)
  • LL = self-inductance of the coil in henries (H)
  • ΔI\Delta I = change in current in amperes (A)
  • Δt\Delta t = time interval in seconds (s) over which the current change occurs

Here, the problem gives us the following data:

  • emf=0.1 V\text{emf} = 0.1 \, \text{V}
  • ΔI=2 A−(−2 A)=4 A\Delta I = 2 \, \text{A} - (-2 \, \text{A}) = 4 \, \text{A}
  • Δt=0.2 s\Delta t = 0.2 \, \text{s}

Substituting the given values into the formula, we get:

0.1=−L40.2

Solving for LL , the equation becomes:

0.1=−L⋅20

Therefore:

L=−0.120

Calculating the value of LL :

L=−0.005H

Or, expressing LL in millihenries (mH):

L=−5mH

However, considering the absolute value (since inductance is a magnitude and cannot be negative in this context):

L=5mH

Thus, the self-inductance of the coil is 5 mH, which corresponds to Option D.

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