The total number of turns and the cross-sectional area of a solenoid are fixed. However, its length \(L\) is varied by adjusting the separation between the windings. The inductance of the solenoid will be proportional to:
| 1. | \(L\) | 2. | \(L^2\) |
| 3. | \(\dfrac{1}{L^2}\) | 4. | \(\dfrac{1}{L}\) |
| I. | The time elapsed before the current acquires half of its steady–state value. |
| II. | The energy stored in the magnetic field associated with the coil at an instant \(15\) ms after the circuit is switched on. |