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Inductive load

A load in which the initial current on making (closing) of the contacts is lower than steady state and rises slowly. On breaking (opening) of the contacts, the current is greater than steady state. The stored energy of the inductor provokes a long and severe arcing time. Current lags voltage in inductive loads. Motors are the most common inductive load. Inductive loads are the most troublesome of circuit conditions.

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