Q143 / 150 · MHT CET 2007 · Physics

If coil is open then $L$ and $R$ become

  • A
    $\infty, 0$
  • Correct answer
    B
    $0, \infty$
  • C
    $\infty, \infty$
  • D
    0,0

Solution

When coil is open, there is no current in it, hence no flux is associated with it, ie, $\phi=0$. Also, we know that flux linked with the coil is directly proportional to the current in the coil, ie, $\quad \phi \propto i$ or $$ \phi=L i $$ where $L$ is proportionality constant known as self-inductance. $\therefore$ $$ L=\frac{\phi}{i}=0 $$ Again since $i=0$, hence, $R=\infty$.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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