Kirchoff's law Definition and 66 Threads

Homework Statement Kirchoff's first law gives the relationship E(t) = L * (di/dt) + R*i where L is the inductance, R is the resistance and i is the current. \begin{tabular}{|c|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline $\emph{t}$ & 1.00 & 1.01 & 1.02 & 1.03 & 1.04\\ \hline $\emph{i}$ & 3.10 & 3.12 & 3.14 &...

Snow behaves like a black-body with respect to infrared radiation. Given this fact, explain why is it not surprising that inhabited igloos and snowcaves are characterized by comfortable temperatures inside. HINT: (Kirchoff's Law will help explain this)

Homework Statement Hello there, hope you are well. I am having trouble solving this problem involving Kirchoff's laws. I have attached a copy of the circuit and problem to this post in jpeg format. Thanks again in advance for any help. Mike Homework Equations The...

according to circuit In Left Loop Current is I1 and Right Loop is I2 Now Loop Left 10-8I1-3I1-I2=0 which becomes 10-8I1-3I1+3I2=0 11I1-3I2-10=0 ------------eq 1 Now Loop Right 15-6I2-3I2-I1=0 15-6I2-3I2+3I1=0 3I1-9I2+15=0 I1-3I2+5=0 ---------------eq 2 Deduct eq 2 from eq 1...

Hi, I've attached an image of the question I'm confused about. I don't know how to determine which way the current flows in each loop. So far I've determined that I1 flows up and I2 goes down. So the loop on the right will be counter clockwise. Because I2 goes down I3 should go up...

1. Homework Statement [/b] What is/are the critical points of Kirchoff's Law: L\left(\frac{di}{dt}\right) + Ri = E The Attempt at a Solution I solved the differential equation above and got the following solution (which I verified to be correct): i = \left(\frac{E}{R}\right) +...

What is the current through the 10 ohm resistor? See figure below. The equations I got were: 12=10*I2+5*I1 9=10*I2+5*I3 But I am confused as to how to get the last equation from the junction. Would it be I1 +I2=I3? Once you have the three equations you would combine them and solve for...

I seems very simple, and I'm sure I understood it before, but for some reason I suddenly started to get confused with it when we want to know the capacitance of 2 capacitors in series, we assume they both have the same charge on them, so I just want an explanation to why does it have to be...

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/6961/circuithk7.jpg Assume that the switch has been closed a long time. 1.) Find the current through the inductor before the switch is opened. 2.) Find the voltage in the right resistor before the switch is opened. 3.) Find the current in the right...

Homework Statement How do I prove the relationship between the equivalent resistance of a parallel circuit and the values of the constituent resistors exist? Homework Equations V=IR The Attempt at a Solution Is it because: I total= I1+I2+I3 and V is the same in parallel...

Homework Statement determine which way the current goes Homework Equations kirchoff's current law The Attempt at a Solution i say that it is moving away because if i say its positive going into element1 then since its negative its going out of element1 so its moving away from A

URGENT! Simple Kirchoff's Law Problem - PLEASE HELP! The problem is here. :confused:

Homework Statement http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/4445/kirchoffkq4.jpg Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution for the first loop (2v battery) the effective resistance is 33/7 the voltage is 2v so current=v/i =14/33 A Now loop 2 is the problem. i don't know...

help about kirchhoffs law! :cry: is there a shortcut way to solve the current in a circuit using kirchhoffs law?? or... is there a law or other easiest solution that can solve the the current in a circuit?? because my prof. gave us the equation and solution, but it is too long to solve? hope u...

Kirchoff's law states that, the potential difference along a closed circuit must be ZERO. Now, let's do a simple question 1. We have a simple circuit consists of INDUCTOR and Voltage source-->V=V.sin(wt) At any instant, why must the voltage supplied equal the voltage generated in the...

I'm having a problem with Kirchoff's law because It seems it can be interpreted 2 ways. Perhaps they both arrive at the same answer, but if you could help me out as to which way to do it or if it matters. 1. the Integral[E*dl]=0, in a closed loop 2. the algebraic sum of the voltages in a...