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When one applies Kirchhoff loop rule, the algebraic sum of the potential drops across the cells and resistors is zero. Why? Write practical applications of this Law.

When one applies Kirchhoff loop rule, the algebraic sum
of the potential drops across the cells and resistors is zero.
Why? Write practical applications of this Law.

Grade:12

2 Answers

Nalan Krishna .V
29 Points
2 years ago
When one applies the Kirchhoff loop rule, the algebraic sum of potential drops across the cells and resistors is zero. This is because of Law of conservation of mass and the law of conservation of energy.
 
Kirchoff's voltage law helps us to get current distribution in different parts of complex electrical circuits.
It also helps us to get effective resistance across voltage sources like batteries and thereby to determine
the net current drawn from voltage sources.
Nalan Krishna .V
29 Points
2 years ago
It would violate the law of conservation of energy if the algebraic sum of potential drops across the cells and resistors across a closed-loop was not zero
 

Application of Kirchhoff's law -

  • Kirchhoff loop law is used to find the value of current, potential difference, and internal resistance in the DC circuit.
  • Wheatstone bridge is the major application of Kirchhoff's law.
  • It is also used in mesh and node analysis.
 

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