A 15-H Inductor Is Connected in Series with a 200-Ω Resistor

question 90

Multiple Choice

A 1.5-H inductor is connected in series with a 200-Ω resistor through a 15-V dc power supply and a switch. If the switch is closed at t = 0 s, what is the maximum energy stored by the inductor?

• A) 1.2 mJ
• B) 2.2 mJ
• C) 3.2 mJ
• D) 4.2 mJ
• E) 5.2 mJ

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