The current (I) in the inductance is varying with time according to the plot shown in figure. [figure] Which one of the following is the correct variation of voltage with time in the coil ?
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Answer
(4) [figure]
Solution
The voltage across an inductor is V = L dIdt.
From 0 to T2, I increases linearly, so dIdt is a positive constant V is constant and positive.
From T2 to T, I decreases linearly, so dIdt is a negative constant of the same size V is constant and negative.
The voltage is a square wave: +V in the first half and -V in the second half.
Answer: (4)