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After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
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• Explain the concept of self-inductance. |
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• Define the henry unit of inductance and define mutual inductance. |
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• Calculate the inductance when the induced voltage and rate of current change are known. |
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• List the physical factors affecting the inductance of an inductor. |
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• Calculate the induced voltage across an inductor, given the inductance and rate of current change. |
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• Explain how induced voltage opposes a change in current. |
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• Describe how a transformer works and list important transformer ratings. |
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• Calculate the currents, voltages, and impedances of a transformer circuit. |
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• Identify the different types of transformer cores. |
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• Calculate the total inductance of series-connected inductors. |
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• Calculate the equivalent inductance of parallel-connected inductors. |
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• List some common troubles with inductors. |