Part of JMAG-02 — Electromagnetic Induction & Lenz's Law

Inductances in Series and Parallel

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Inductors in series (no mutual coupling): Leq=L1+L2+...L_{\text{eq}} = L_1 + L_2 + .... With mutual coupling: Leq=L1+L2±2ML_{\text{eq}} = L_1 + L_2 \pm 2M (positive if fields aid, negative if they oppose). Inductors in parallel (no mutual coupling): 1/Leq=1/L1+1/L2+...1/L_{\text{eq}} = 1/L_1 + 1/L_2 + .... These rules mirror resistors (series adds, parallel uses reciprocals). The sign of 2M2M in series depends on whether the coils are wound in the same or opposite directions — a common trap question.

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