First LE: Mar 6 12-2PM

Kirchhoffs
Rules
SEC 26-2
Junction rule:

= 0

Loop rule:

= 0
If only S1 is closed, what are the equations that result
from a correct application of KLR for largest loop?

All possible assumed

directions
Travel Current (I)

CW CW

CCW CW

CCW CCW

CW CCW
Index Card Exercise
Kirchhoffs Rules
1. Draw a large circuit diagram so you can clearly label
all quantities.
2. Assume a direction (clockwise or counterclockwise) to
travel around each closed loop.
3. Assume a current direction. Label the current direction
passing through each resistor and emf accordingly. If a
junction is present, use the junction rule to express the
outgoing current in terms of the incoming currents.
4. Travel around the loop in this direction, and add
potential changes as you cross a resistor or emf. Use
sign conventions for each.
5. Use the loop rule: equate sum of potential changes to
zero.
6. Continue until you have equal number of unknowns
and independent equations.
7. Solve equations simultaneously to get unknowns.
ATTENDANCE QUIZ
For the given circuit below, what is I, I1 and I2 ?
3 unknowns, 3 equations: Clockwise travel
1. Junction rule @ pt. b,
2. Loop rule: left loop abefa
3. Loop rule: right loop bcdeb
For the given circuit below, what is I, I1 and I2 ?
3 unknowns, 3 equations: Clockwise travel
1. Junction rule @ pt. b,
= 1 + 2
For the given circuit below, what is I, I1 and I2 ?
3 unknowns, 3 equations: Clockwise travel
2. Loop rule: right loop abefa
12 1 6 + 18V = 0
For the given circuit below, what is I, I1 and I2 ?
3 unknowns, 3 equations: Clockwise travel
3. Loop rule: left loop bcdeb
2 3 + 21V 2 2 + 1 6 = 0
For the given circuit below, what is I, I1 and I2 ?

(1) = 1 + 2

(2) 12 1 6 + 18V = 0

(3) 2 3 + 21V 2 2 + 1 6 = 0

Eliminate I in (2) using (1): (1 + 2 ) 12 1 6 + 18V = 0 (4)

Add up (4) and (3), eliminating 2 :
1 18 I2 12 + 18V = 0
+1 6 I2 5 + 21V = 0 3

I2 27 + 81V = 0
2 = 3A (5)
(5) To (3): 3 3 + 21V 3 2 + 1 6 = 0 1 = 1

= . , = . , = .
Objective
Given a circuit diagram, calculate
the current through and the
voltage across a circuit element
using Kirchhoffs loop and junction
rules
Attendance Quiz, Wed
Mar 1
26-4 RC Circuits
Thursday Disc 6: 3 items each Chap
21-23
Friday: 3 items each Chap 24-25