KIRCHOFFS LAWS

Terms/definitions
1. What is a node?
-A node
is a point of connection of two or more circuit elements. A node has a single,
unique voltage.
2. What is a loop?
-A loop is any closed path through the circuit which encounters no node more
than once.
3. Define junction rule
- The sum o f the currents entering any junction must equal the sum of the
currents leaving that junction
4. define loop rule
-The sum of the potential differences across all the elements
around any closed circuit loop must be zero
5. what are the Mathematical Statement of Mathematical Statement of
Kirchhoffs Rules
- Junction Rule: Iin = iout
Loop Rule: V=0
closed
loop