Inductors and capacitors serve distinct yet complementary functions in electrical circuits. Inductors primarily function to store energy in the form of a magnetic field when current flows through them. They resist changes in current and can smooth out variations in voltage or current by storing and releasing energy. Inductors are crucial in applications where filtering, energy storage, or controlling the rate of change of current is necessary, such as in power supplies, filters, and oscillators.
The primary function of inductors is to store energy in the form of a magnetic field when current passes through them. This energy can then be released back into the circuit when the current changes, effectively opposing sudden changes in current and stabilizing the flow of electricity. Inductors are essential components in circuits where energy storage, filtering of signals, or the creation of magnetic fields is required. Their ability to resist changes in current makes them valuable in applications such as inductance, where they help to maintain steady currents and stabilize voltage levels