If instantaneous EMF equals back EMF in an inductor, how does current flow?

sahil_time · Apr 1, 2011

Doubt on Inductor!pleasez help

Imagine an AC source and a pure inductor...if the Instantaneous EMF=Back EMF due to changing Magnetic field in Inductor then how does the current flow?

berkeman · Apr 1, 2011

sahil_time said:

Imagine an AC source and a pure inductor...if the Instantaneous EMF=Back EMF due to changing Magnetic field in Inductor then how does the current flow?

What is the equation for the relationship between current and voltage for an inductor?

sahil_time · Apr 3, 2011

I meant that if the back emf = applied voltage always then the net PD=0..so how can the current flow?

If instantaneous EMF equals back EMF in an inductor, how does current flow?

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