Self and Mutual Induction

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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

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The SI unit of coefficient of mutual induction is

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In a transformer turn’s ratio refers to

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

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

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Mention the underlying principle involved.

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

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

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If 0.1 J of energy is stored for the flow of current of 0.2 A in an inductor, then its inductance value is

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

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Uniform magnetic field B=-B0k^ present from X=0 to X=l. A super conducting loop of given side length $l$ and self inductance L start with speed v0 with no initial current choose correct options. (Mass of loop is m)

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Uniform magnetic filed B=-B0k^ present from X=0 to X=. A super conducting loop of given side length l and self inductance L. Start with speed v0 with no initial current choose current options. (mass of loop is m)

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Figure shows two identical coils fitted on a wooden bar. Coefficient of self induction of both is 1H. Mutual inductance is 0.5H. An current i1=2sin100t amp is maintained externally in coil - 1 . An external resistor of resistance 3×102Ω is connected to coil -2.Ignore any resistance of coil-2.

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Switch S is closed at t=0, in the circuit shown in figure. The change in flux in the inductor L=500 mH from t=0 to an instant when it reaches steady state is

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A transformer increases or decreases the voltage of alternating current.

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

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A step-down transformer has 50 turns on secondary and 1000 turns on primary winding. If a transformer is connected to 220 V,1 A A.C. source, what is output current of the transformer?
 

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A 100% efficient transformer has 100 turns in the primary and 25 turns in its secondary coil. If the current in the secondary coil is 4 A, then the current in the primary coil is, 

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A step-down transformer is connected to 2400 V line and 80 A of current is found to flow in output load. The ratio of the turns in primary and secondary coil is 20:1. If transformer efficiency is 100%, then the current flowing in primary coil will be,

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A generator supplies 100 V to a transformer's primary coil, which has 100 turns. If the secondary coil has 500 turns, what is the secondary voltage?

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A 60 W load is connected to the secondary of a transformer whose primary draws line voltage. If a current of 0.54 A flows in the load, what is the current in the primary coil? Comment on the type of transformer being used.

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A generator supplies 100 V to a transformer's primary coil, which has 100 turns. If the secondary coil has 500 turns, what is the secondary voltage?