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What does Kirchhoff's Current Law state?
At any junction in an electric circuit the total current flowing towards that junction is equal to the total current flowing away from the junction, i.e. $I = 0$
What does Kirchhoff's Voltage Law state?
In any closed loop in a network, the algebraic sum of the voltage drops (i.e. products of current and resistance) taken around the loop is equal to the resultant e.m.f. acting in that loop.
In Fig. 13.1, what is the equation representing Kirchhoff's Current Law?
$I1 + I2 - I3 - I4 - I5 = 0$
In Fig. 13.2, what is the equation representing Kirchhoff's Voltage Law?
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In Fig. 13.3(a), what are the unknown currents to be found?
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What is electricity and how is it related to magnetism?
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What are some common phenomena related to electricity?
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What does the presence of an electric charge produce?
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What is the movement of electric charges called and what does it produce?
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What is the force acting on a charge determined by?
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Study Notes
Kirchhoff's Laws
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Current Law: Total current flowing into a junction equals the total current flowing out. Mathematically represented as I = 0.
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Example Equation: At a junction, I1 + I2 = I3 + I4 + I5 or rearranged, I1 + I2 - I3 - I4 - I5 = 0.
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Voltage Law: In any closed loop, the algebraic sum of voltage drops equals the total electromotive force (e.m.f.) in that loop.
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Example Equation: E1 - E2 = IR1 + IR2 + IR3, where current flowing away from a source's positive terminal is considered positive.
Electricity Fundamentals
- Definition: A set of physical phenomena associated with the presence and movement of charged matter.
- Relation to Magnetism: Both electricity and magnetism are manifestations of electromagnetism as described by Maxwell's equations.
Common Electricity Phenomena
- Lightning
- Static electricity
- Electric heating
- Electric discharges
Electric Fields and Current
- The presence of positive or negative charges generates an electric field.
- Movement of electric charges constitutes electric current and produces a magnetic field.
Coulomb's Law
- Describes the force acting on a charge, with magnitude determined by the distance between charges and their magnitudes.
Measurement and Applications
- Electric Potential: Measured in volts, indicating the potential energy per unit charge.
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Technological Applications:
- Electric power: Utilizes electric current to energize equipment.
- Electronics: Involves circuits with active electrical components like vacuum tubes and transistors.
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Test your knowledge of Kirchhoff's laws with this quiz. Learn about the current law and voltage law in electric circuits, and how to apply them to solve problems.
