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    How Does Energy in an Inductor Change When Disconnected?

    I guess I'm just confused as to why the energy in the inductor decreases, but then increases again?
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    How Does Energy in an Inductor Change When Disconnected?

    I'm an idiot. The question asks what happens when the switch is switched over to position B, after being in position A for "a very long time"
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    How Does Energy in an Inductor Change When Disconnected?

    Homework Statement Not really relevant here. Homework Equations U = LI^2 -- maybe? The Attempt at a Solution http://i.imgur.com/Pq4dOex.png The picture is there, as well as the answer. Why is that the answer? How do inductors work when completely disconnected, and not in a...