Current in Induction: Calculating Mutual Induction

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The discussion revolves around the concept of mutual induction between two inductors sharing the same iron core. The original poster seeks to understand how to calculate the current produced in the second inductor as a result of mutual induction when a current is applied to the first inductor.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants explore the relationship between the currents in the two inductors and question whether the current in the second inductor is the same as that in the first. There are inquiries about deriving this relationship and considerations of conservation of energy in the context of mutual induction.

Discussion Status

The discussion is active, with participants raising questions about the underlying principles of mutual induction and the factors affecting the current in the second inductor. Some guidance has been offered regarding the relationship between voltage, resistance, and current, but no consensus has been reached on the derivation of the current in the second inductor.

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Participants reference concepts such as Faraday's Law and the role of the number of windings in each inductor, indicating a focus on foundational principles of electromagnetism. There are also links to external resources for further exploration.

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Lets say that I have two inductors whihc share the same iron core and I run a current through the first inductor. I know how voltage changes under mutual induction, but how can I figure out the current produced through mutual induction?
 
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How about conservation of energy, or power in = power out?
 
So the current in the second inductor is the same as the current in the first inductor? Is there a way I can derive this?
 
yeah so that gives me voltage. I just divided by resistance right?
 

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