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Ch. 30 - Inductance, Electromagnetic Oscillations, and AC Circuits
Giancoli Douglas - Physics for Scientists and Engineers 5th edition
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Capitolo 29, Problema 67

At t = 0, the current through a 60.0-mH inductor is 50.0 mA and is increasing at the rate of 78.0 mA/s. What is the initial energy stored in the inductor, and how long does it take for the energy to increase by a factor of 8.0 from the initial value?

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Step 1: Recall the formula for the energy stored in an inductor, which is given by \( U = \frac{1}{2} L I^2 \), where \( U \) is the energy, \( L \) is the inductance, and \( I \) is the current. Substitute the given values \( L = 60.0 \ \text{mH} = 60.0 \times 10^{-3} \ \text{H} \) and \( I = 50.0 \ \text{mA} = 50.0 \times 10^{-3} \ \text{A} \) to calculate the initial energy stored in the inductor.
Step 2: To determine the time it takes for the energy to increase by a factor of 8, note that the energy stored in the inductor is proportional to the square of the current, \( U \propto I^2 \). If the energy increases by a factor of 8, then \( I^2 \) must increase by a factor of 8. Solve for the new current \( I_f \) using \( I_f^2 = 8 I^2 \), and then find \( I_f = \sqrt{8} I \).
Step 3: Use the given rate of change of current, \( \frac{dI}{dt} = 78.0 \ \text{mA/s} = 78.0 \times 10^{-3} \ \text{A/s} \), to calculate the time it takes for the current to increase from \( I \) to \( I_f \). The relationship is \( \Delta I = \frac{dI}{dt} \cdot \Delta t \), where \( \Delta I = I_f - I \). Rearrange to solve for \( \Delta t \): \( \Delta t = \frac{\Delta I}{\frac{dI}{dt}} \).
Step 4: Substitute \( I_f = \sqrt{8} I \) and \( I = 50.0 \times 10^{-3} \ \text{A} \) into the equation for \( \Delta I \), and then calculate \( \Delta t \) using the given rate of change of current.
Step 5: Summarize the results: The initial energy stored in the inductor is calculated using the formula in Step 1, and the time it takes for the energy to increase by a factor of 8 is determined using the steps outlined above. Ensure all units are consistent and properly converted during calculations.

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