Ground circuit and kirchhoff law(holiday 27.30)

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The discussion revolves around the application of Kirchhoff's laws in a grounded circuit. The user successfully applied Kirchhoff's law to find voltages V1 and V2 but questions the validity of this method due to the grounding aspect of the circuit. It is clarified that while charge can flow to and from the ground, Kirchhoff's laws can still be applied because they are based on the principles of conservation of charge and energy. Additionally, it is noted that the ground serves as a reference point with a voltage of zero and does not perform work. The conclusion emphasizes that Kirchhoff's laws remain applicable in grounded circuits despite the potential for charge movement.
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1.i found a solution using kirchhoff law, V1=-11V,V2=-9V
and it was correct. but i`m not sure that my method was right.
i know that kirchhoff law is originated from charge and energy conservation but in the problem there is a circuit which is grounded, so i think that charge can in and out through it. consequently, charge doesn`t have to conserve in circuit.
can i use kirchhoff law in this problem? and why?2.i found that current go to ground is 0 using kirchhoff law. but i don`t know why it is

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If you see the ground and electrical circuit is an isolation system. V at ground =0. On the other hand, the ground doesn't create works.
 
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