>> To keep the same current, the inductor creates a voltage enough
>> to force that current through the new high resistance.

> Bingo!  This I did not know.  Awesome.

Neil, it's the principle behind switchmode supplies. The inductor is
"loaded" with energy (Joules/wattage) by a transistor connecting it
to a supply. When the transistor turns off, the energy in the inductor
can be transformed into what you want by basically V=3DIR

Joe


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