Describe an inductor and the how an inductor stores energy

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Problem 4RQ: 4. In what form is the energy of a capacitor stored?
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Describe an inductor and the how an inductor stores energy

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Inductor is a passive bilateral element which has two terminals and it is wound in the form of coil.

It opposes the sudden change in current. It is used to store energy for various applications such as choke,  electro-magnets, coil etc.

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