induces a magnetic field in the opposite direction
which is why in a circuit an inductor
opposes an alternating current.
This is called inductive reactance.
Intuitive degree
At some point, I assume,
if I study and experiment,
then the laws of electromagnetism
will become intuitive. I’ll see
clearly the relations between
conductance and resistance,
capacitance and inductance, and see
how the tiny components work, but now
I struggle to comprehend.
Until then, I’ll feel deprived,
like a person who knows what is beautiful
but cannot feel its joy or pain.
An inductor with an inductance of 1 henry produces an electromotive force of 1 volt
when the current through the inductor changes at the rate of 1 ampere per second.
An inductor with an inductance of 1 henry produces an electromotive force of 1 volt when the current through the inductor changes at the rate of 1 ampere per second.
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