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PHY 102 Last Minute Prep Objective Question

Question

"The sum of the emfs and potential differences around a closed loop equals zero" is a consequence of:
Options
A Newton's third law
B Ohm's law
C Newton's second law
D conservation of energy
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) is a statement of the conservation of energy. The sum of potential differences around a closed loop is zero.

Hint

Which law of conservation is Kirchhoff's Voltage Law based on?

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