The energy transformed in an inductor during a portion of a cycle
A)is always positive.
B)may be positive, negative, or zero.
C)is always negative.
D)is always zero.
E)is never zero.

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The energy in an inductor can be positive, negative, or zero depending on the phase of the AC cycle, as energy is stored in the magnetic field and can be returned to the circuit.

The Energy Transformed in an Inductor During a Portion of a Cycle