Circuits with Resistors and Inductors Practice Test

The resistor dissipates energy, which slows down the flow of charge carriers through the circuit.

The inductor generates a back emf that opposes the increase in current, a property known as inductance.

The capacitance of the connecting wires stores charge, which must be built up before current can flow steadily.

The internal resistance of the battery limits the initial rate at which charge can be supplied to the circuit.