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Kirchoff's second law

The algebraic sum of all the potential across a closed loop is zero. This law is also known as Kirchhoff's Voltage law (KVL)

  • Change in Potential in traversing a resistance is -iR

  • Change in Potential in the opposite direction is iR

  • Traversing an e.m.f source from negative to positive terminal is -E

  • While in the opposite direction is E

  • Change in Potential in traversing a capacitor from negative to positive $\frac{q}{C}$

  • While in the opposite direction is -$\frac{q}{C}$

 

 

 In closed-loop

$-i_1 R_1+i_2 R_2-E_1-i_3 R_3+E_2+E_3-i_4 R_4=0$

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