A crack in the magnetic path of an inductor will result in
A. Unchanged inductance
B. Increased inductance
C. Zero inductance
D. Reduced inductance
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
A crack in the magnetic path of an inductor creates a gap in the core, disrupting the continuous magnetic flux.This disruption increases the reluctance of the magnetic circuit, which reduces the overall inductance of the inductor.
As a result, the inductance will be reduced rather than remaining unchanged or increasing.
A crack in the magnetic path of an inductor leads to collapse in the strength of magnetic field. If it looses the strength of its magnetic field, then obviously there could be a chance of reduction in its inductance.