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*[[Kirchoff's 1st Law]] is used in network analysis techniques such as mesh analysis and nodal analysis. | *[[Kirchoff's 1st Law]] is used in network analysis techniques such as mesh analysis and nodal analysis. | ||
*[[Kirchoff's 1st Law]] applies to both [[Direct Current|DC]] and [[Alternating Current|AC]] circuits. | *[[Kirchoff's 1st Law]] applies to both [[Direct Current|DC]] and [[Alternating Current|AC]] circuits. | ||
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| + | ===Formula=== | ||
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| + | *<math>\sum I_n=I_1 + I_2 + I_3 +...=0</math> | ||
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| + | *<math>\sum I_{in}=\sum I_{out}</math> | ||
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| + | Where: | ||
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| + | *<math>\sum I_n</math> represents the sum of all [[Electrical Current|currents]] at [[junction]], | ||
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| + | *<math>I_1 + I_2 + I_3 +...</math> represents the individual [[Electrical Current|currents]] in each [[wire]] attached to the [[junction]], | ||
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| + | *<math>\sum I_{in}</math> represents the sum of all [[Electrical Current|currents]] going into a [[junction]], | ||
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| + | *<math>\sum I_{out}</math> represents the sum of all [[Electrical Current|currents]] leaving a [[junction]] | ||
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===Examples=== | ===Examples=== | ||
*In a [[Parallel Circuit|parallel circuit]], the sum of currents through each branch equals the total [[Electrical Current|current]] entering the [[junction]]. | *In a [[Parallel Circuit|parallel circuit]], the sum of currents through each branch equals the total [[Electrical Current|current]] entering the [[junction]]. | ||
*Used to determine unknown currents in electrical network problems. | *Used to determine unknown currents in electrical network problems. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:09, 23 May 2024
Key Stage 5
Meaning
Kirchoff's 1st Law states that the total current entering a junction is equal to the total current leaving the junction.
About Kirchhoff's First Law
- Also known as the current law or junction rule.
- Kirchoff's 1st Law is based on the conservation of charge.
- Kirchoff's 1st Law is essential for analyzing complex electrical circuits.
- In Kirchoff's 1st Law the algebraic sum of currents at a junction is equal to zero.
- Kirchoff's 1st Law helps in solving circuit problems by setting up equations based on current conservation.
- Kirchoff's 1st Law is used in network analysis techniques such as mesh analysis and nodal analysis.
- Kirchoff's 1st Law applies to both DC and AC circuits.
Formula
- \(\sum I_n=I_1 + I_2 + I_3 +...=0\)
- \(\sum I_{in}=\sum I_{out}\)
Where:
Examples
- In a parallel circuit, the sum of currents through each branch equals the total current entering the junction.
- Used to determine unknown currents in electrical network problems.