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Calculate energy stored in an inductor using E = 0.5 * L * I².

mH
A

Stored Energy

0.200000 J

Stored Energy (mJ)200.000 mJ

Stored Energy vs Inductance

Energy in an Inductor

An inductor stores energy in its magnetic field when current flows through it.

Formula

E = (1/2) * L * I²

This energy is released when the current decreases. The magnetic field collapses, driving current through the circuit.

Example Calculation

A 100 mH inductor carrying 2 A.

  1. 01E = 0.5 * L * I²
  2. 02E = 0.5 * 100e-3 * 4
  3. 03E = 0.5 * 0.4
  4. 04E = 0.2 J = 200 mJ

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