The energy stored in an inductor of self-inductance $L$ henry carrying a current of $I$ ampere is:

  • A
    $\frac{1}{2} L^{2} I$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2} L I^{2}$
  • C
    $L I^{2}$
  • D
    $L^{2} I$

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