What is the coils inductance?

In summary, we have a coil with a resistance of 2.10 ohms and a potential difference of 11.6 V at a current of 5.00 A that is decreasing at a rate of 36.0 A/s. To find the coils inductance, we can use the equation X=2pi fL, but it is unclear if 36.0 A/s is the frequency and if 2.10 ohms can be used as the X value. The induced emf can be calculated using Ohm's Law, where the potential difference across the coil is equal to the potential difference across the resistor plus the emf.
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A coil has a resistance of 2.10 ohms. The potential difference across the coil is 11.6 V at an instant when the current through the coil is 5.00 A and is decreasing at a rate of 36.0 A/s. What is the coils inductance?

I thought i could use the equation

X=2pi fL to solve for L.. but i am confused as to whether or not 36.0 A/s is my frequency and if i can use 2.10 ohms as my X value. perhaps i am looking at it in the wrong way.
 
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:confused:Please help me out. Thank you.
 
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Induced emf is [tex]\epsilon=-L\frac{di}{dt}[/tex]

So you can put it to Ohm's Law

Potential difference across coil=Potential difference across resistor+emf
 

What is the coils inductance?

The coils inductance refers to the property of an electrical circuit or device that determines its ability to store energy in the form of a magnetic field.

How is the coils inductance measured?

The coils inductance is typically measured in units called Henry (H), and is determined by factors such as the number of turns in the coil, the size and shape of the coil, and the material it is made of.

What factors affect the coils inductance?

The coils inductance can be affected by various factors such as the number of turns in the coil, the size and shape of the coil, the material it is made of, the presence of a core material, and the frequency and current in the circuit.

Why is the coils inductance important?

The coils inductance is important because it affects the behavior and performance of electrical circuits and devices. It is particularly important in applications involving alternating current (AC) circuits, such as transformers and motors.

How can the coils inductance be increased?

The coils inductance can be increased by increasing the number of turns in the coil, using a larger or differently shaped coil, using a core material with a higher magnetic permeability, and increasing the frequency and current in the circuit.

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