Kirchhoff's First Law Quiz

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According to Kirchhoff's First Law, what does the total current entering a junction in an electrical circuit equal to?

The total voltage entering the junction
The total resistance of the junction
The total current leaving the junction (correct)
The total power dissipated at the junction

In simpler terms, what does Kirchhoff's First Law state about the current flowing into a point in a circuit?

The current into the point is equal to the current out of the point (correct)
The current into the point depends on the resistance of the circuit
The current into the point is greater than the current out of the point
The current into the point is less than the current out of the point

What is another name for Kirchhoff's First Law?

Current law (correct)
Power law
Voltage law
Resistance law

In simpler terms, what does Kirchhoff's First Law mean?

In simpler terms, it means that the amount of current flowing into a point in a circuit is equal to the amount of current flowing out of that point. Signup and view all the answers

What is Kirchhoff's First Law?

Kirchhoff's First Law, also known as the current law or the junction rule, states that the total current entering a junction in an electrical circuit is equal to the total current leaving the junction. Signup and view all the answers