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Kirchhoff's Law Simulation

General Aim of Kirchhoff's Law Simulation

To verify Kirchhoff’s laws for electric circuits in Kirchhoff's law virtual lab.

Method of Kirchhoff's Law Simulation

Two-loops circuit using kirchhoff online simulator.

Theoretical Background / Context

Kirchhoff’s First Law (or current law) KCL

It is based on the principle of conservation of charge. It states that:

• The sum of current that enters the junction equals the sum of current that leaves the junction.

 Kirchhoff’s Second Law (or voltage law) KVL

It is based on the principle of conservation of charge. It states that:

• Around any closed path, the sum of all voltage drops on all branches within the loop is equal to the sum of the emf’s of the batteries within the loop.

 

Note: Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law (KVL) also called Kirchhoff Loop Law.

Principle of Work

• Applying Kirchhoff’s laws to the circuit using kirchhoff law simulator then measuring the currents in different branches. 
• On the other hand, we theoretically apply Kirchhoff’s to the circuit and calculate the currents in the different branches through kirchhoff's law simulation.
• Then compare the results to check the validity of Kirchhoff’s laws.