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Understanding Current in Series Circuits: Principles and Laws

This overview of current in series circuits explains how current remains constant across all components and describes the relationship between voltage drops and electromotive force (EMF). According to Kirchhoff's Voltage Law, the sum of individual voltage drops equals the total EMF, represented in standard notations. Additionally, Kirchhoff's Current Law states that the current entering a junction equals the current exiting, ensuring continuity in electrical circuits. Grasp these fundamental concepts to enhance your understanding of basic electronics.

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Understanding Current in Series Circuits: Principles and Laws

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  1. Basic Electronics 4

  2. Current in Series Circuits In a series circuit, the current in every component is exactly the same as in every other component.

  3. Voltage in Series Circuits • There is a voltage drop across each element in a series circuit. (Loss) • Mechanical or chemical (generator or battery) energy is converted into electric energy EMF. • Sum of individual voltage drops is always numerically equal to the EMF.

  4. Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law • The algebraic sum of the emfs and voltage drops must be equal. • EMF is a voltage rise so we assign a “+” sign to all emfs. • Voltage drops are assigned “-” signs

  5. Kirchhoff’s Current Law • The current approaching a given electrical junction in a circuit loop equals the current leaving this junction. • If not so, junctions would either be maggoty with electrons or else they would dry up, ‘nar electrons and be unable to support the current.

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