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Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL)
Statement: At any junction point in an electrical circuit, the sum of currents flowing into that point is equal to the sum of currents flowing out of that point. Mathematically, . Applications: Used to analyze complex circuits, conserving charge within a network of conductors, and ensuring current conservation in circuit simulations.
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL)
Statement: The sum of all electrical voltages around any closed network (loop) is zero. Mathematically, . Applications: Used in loop or mesh analysis to calculate unknown voltages, essential for ensuring energy conservation in circuit design, and helps in the analysis of complex circuits with multiple loops.
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