Inductance is the property of an electric circuit that _____________. A. opposes any change in the applied voltage B. opposes any change in the current flow through the circuit C. aids any changes in the applied voltage D. aids any changes in the current through the circuit

Inductance is the property of an electric circuit that _____________. A. opposes any change in the applied voltage B. opposes any change in the current flow through the circuit C. aids any changes in the applied voltage D. aids any changes in the current through the circuit
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