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Electromagnetic Induction. Maxwells Equations

Problem 3.335

A coil of inductance \(L=2.0 \mu \mathrm{H}\) and resistance \(R=1.0 \Omega\) is connected to a source of constant emf \(\mathscr{E}=3.0 \mathrm{~V}\) (Fig. 3.96). A resistance \(R_{0}=2.0 \Omega\) is connected in parallel with the coil. Find the amount of heat generated in the coil after the switch \(S w\) is disconnected. The internal resistance of the source is negligible.

Reveal Answer
Q=LE22R2(1+R0/R)=3μJQ=\frac{L \mathscr{E}^{2}}{2 R^{2}\left(1+R_{0} / R\right)}=3 \mu \mathrm{J}