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    Inductors

    Inductors oppose changes in current. Inductors are actually coils of wire. The symbol for
    an inductor is shown in figure one. This symbol is used if the core of the inductor is air
    or nonmagnetic material. An iron core greatly increases the inductance of a coil. Figure
    two shows the symbol for an inductor with an iron core.

    Any tendency for current to increase causes the inductors magnetic fields to expand.
    Energy is stored in the expanded magnetic field. Any tendency for current to decrease
    causes inductors magnetic field to collapse. The collapse of the field gives energy back
    to the circuit by reinforcing the current flow. The overall effect is a tendency to maintain
    current at a stable value.

    Some small inductors are shown in figure three. The size and shape of inductors varies
    greatly. Some inductors use a few turns of wire smaller than a hair. Some large inductors
    may weigh hundreds of pounds.

    Inductance is measured in henrys. Common inductors range in value from a few micro-
    henrys to several henrys. Inductors are limited in their current carrying capability by the
    size of wire used in making the coil. The larger the wire used the greater the current that
    can be applied to an inductor.

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