The energy stored in an inductor of inductance $L$ carrying current $I$ is:
- $L I$
- $L I^2$
- $\tfrac{1}{2} L^2 I$
- $\tfrac{1}{2} L I^2$
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Correct answer: D. $\tfrac{1}{2} L I^2$
Energy in an inductor $U_B = \tfrac{1}{2} L I^2$, analogous to kinetic energy $\tfrac{1}{2}mv^2$ (L plays the role of mass/inertia for current).