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Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law

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AP Physics 1

Definition

Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law (KVL) states that in any closed loop within an electrical circuit, the sum of all voltages across the components is equal to zero. It is based on the principle of conservation of energy.

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