Question

Statement I: Self-inductance is called the inertia of electricity.
Statement II: Self-inductance is the phenomenon, according to which an opposing induced e.m.f. is produced in a coil as a result of change in current or magnetic flux linked in the coil.

• A. If both statements are true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I.
• B. If both statements are true but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I.
• C. If statement I is true but statement II is false.
• D. If statement I is false but statement II is true.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Self-inductance of a coil is its property by virtue of which the coil opposes any change in the current flowing through it.