$A$ coil of self-inductance $L$ is connected in series with a bulb and an a.c. source. Brightness of the bulb decreases when

Physically,the self-inductance plays the role of

$A$ hollow cylinder has length $l$,radius $r$,and thickness $d$,where $l >> r >> d$,and is made of a material with resistivity $\rho$. $A$ time-varying current $I$ flows through the cylinder in the tangential direction. Assume the current is always uniformly distributed along the length of the cylinder. The cylinder is fixed so that it cannot move; assume that there are no externally generated magnetic fields during the time considered for the problems below. Assume current at $t = 0$ to be $I_0$. What is the current $I(t)$ for $t > 0$?

The length of a wire required to make a solenoid of length $l$ and self-induction $L$ is

An air-cored solenoid with length $20 \, cm$,area of cross-section $20 \, cm^2$,and number of turns $400$ carries a current of $2 \, A$. The current is suddenly switched off within $10^{-3} \, s$. The average back $emf$ induced across the ends of the open switch in the circuit is (ignore the variation in magnetic field near the ends of the solenoid) ........ $V$.

Define the unit of self-inductance. On which factors does self-inductance depend?