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OpenStudy (agent_a):

Physics II: Inductance Can you tell me why? (see photo for question) I thought that current flows from high to low potential energy...

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OpenStudy (radar):

The property of inductance is to oppose a change in current. since the current is attempting to decrease, the counter electromotive force (CEMF) is of such polarity as to maintain the original current value and direction. CEMF= L (di/dt)

OpenStudy (agent_a):

Thanks, @radar!

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