Switching L on and off

Experiment no.: 6.4.7
Ein- und Ausschalten von L
The behaviour of current and voltage when switching an inductor on and off is shown on a computer oscilloscope. The voltage spike on switching off is prevented by a parallel freewheeling diode.

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Measurement with diode
Measurement without diode

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Voltage and current on switching on L
Switching a coil on and off
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