Inductance in a material describes its ability to do what?

Inductance is a property of electrical circuits, particularly in inductors, which allows them to store energy in a magnetic field when electric current flows through them. When the current through an inductor changes, the inductor reacts by creating a magnetic field that stores energy. This ability to store electrical energy is fundamental in applications like transformers, electric motors, and oscillators, where inductance plays a crucial role in the behavior of AC (alternating current) signals.

The other options do not accurately describe the nature of inductance. While transmitting electricity pertains to conductors and their ability to carry current, and resisting electrical flow relates to resistance rather than inductance, converting electrical energy typically refers to transformers or circuits that change electrical energy from one form to another, which involves different physical principles beyond just inductance. Thus, option B accurately captures what inductance signifies in electrical components and systems.