LR circuit

Definition

An LR circuit is an electrical circuit that consists of a resistor (R) and an inductor (L) connected in series or parallel. It is used to study the behavior of current and voltage in circuits with inductors.

Related terms

Resistor: A component that resists the flow of electric current, converting electrical energy into heat.

Inductor:

A passive electronic component that stores energy in its magnetic field when current flows through it.

Series Circuit:

An electrical circuit configuration where components are connected one after another along a single path for current flow.