An inductor's ability to store energy comes from its
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Correct answer to question 140 (Electronics Information): magnetic field, built up as current flows through its coil
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Current flowing through a coil sets up a magnetic field around it, and that field is where an inductor stores its energy, unlike a capacitor which stores energy electrically.
Updated: November 2026
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