Self and Mutual Induction
Self and Mutual Induction: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Transformers, Step Up Transformer, Parallel Combination of Inductors & Loss of Energy in Transformer Due to Humming Effect etc.
Important Questions on Self and Mutual Induction
The SI unit of coefficient of mutual induction is

In a transformer turn’s ratio refers to

The S.I. unit of self-inductance of a coil is

The circuit arrangement given below shows that when A.C. passes through the coil , the current starts flowing in coil .
Mention the underlying principle involved.

What is the expression for the self-inductance of a long, air-cored solenoid of length , radius , and having number of turns?

A long coaxial cable carries current (along its surface). The current flows down the surface of inner cylinder of radius and back along the outer cylinder of radius .

If of energy is stored for the flow of current of in an inductor, then its inductance value is

In the shown figure the mutual inductance of two coils is , the coil has resistance and the self inductance . The current in the coil varies according to the law , where is a constant and is time. Find the current in coil as a function of time (except for the pair and for the coil ignore any other effect of induction).

Uniform magnetic field present from to . A super conducting loop of given side length $l$ and self inductance start with speed with no initial current choose correct options. (Mass of loop is )

Uniform magnetic filed present from to . A super conducting loop of given side length and self inductance . Start with speed with no initial current choose current options. (mass of loop is )

Figure shows two identical coils fitted on a wooden bar. Coefficient of self induction of both is . Mutual inductance is . An current amp is maintained externally in coil - 1 . An external resistor of resistance is connected to coil .Ignore any resistance of coil.

Switch is closed at , in the circuit shown in figure. The change in flux in the inductor from to an instant when it reaches steady state is

A transformer increases or decreases the voltage of alternating current.

A _____ increases or decreases the voltage of the alternating current.

A step-down transformer has turns on secondary and turns on primary winding. If a transformer is connected to A.C. source, what is output current of the transformer?

A efficient transformer has turns in the primary and turns in its secondary coil. If the current in the secondary coil is , then the current in the primary coil is,

A step-down transformer is connected to line and of current is found to flow in output load. The ratio of the turns in primary and secondary coil is . If transformer efficiency is then the current flowing in primary coil will be,

A generator supplies to a transformer's primary coil, which has turns. If the secondary coil has turns, what is the secondary voltage?

A load is connected to the secondary of a transformer whose primary draws line voltage. If a current of flows in the load, what is the current in the primary coil? Comment on the type of transformer being used.

A generator supplies to a transformer's primary coil, which has turns. If the secondary coil has turns, what is the secondary voltage?
