Which component in an electric circuit is used to generate a magnetic field?Options:A) ResistorB) CapacitorC) InductorD) DiodeMCQ 14:

The component in an electric circuit that is used to generate a magnetic field is C) Inductor.

Here's why:

An inductor, also known as a coil or reactor, is a passive two-terminal electrical component that stores energy in a magnetic field when electric current flows through it. An inductor typically consists of an insulated wire wound into a coil.

When the current flowing through an inductor changes, the time-varying magnetic field induces a voltage in the conductor, described by Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction. This is the basic operation principle of inductors.

So, inductors are used in electrical circuits to store energy in the form of a magnetic field. They are also used in electronic filters to separate signals of different frequencies, and in combination with capacitors to make tuned circuits, used to tune radio and TV receivers.