Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Kirchhoff's laws

Kirchhoff's laws — practice question

A cell with electromotive force $E$ and negligible internal resistance is joined to a resistor network containing resistances $R_1$, $R_2$, $R_3$ and $R_4$, as illustrated. The circuit branches carry currents $I_1$, $I_2$ and $I_3$. Which equation is correct?

  • A$I_1R_1 + I_2R_2 = I_3R_3 + I_3R_4$
  • B$I_2R_2 - I_3R_4 - I_3R_3 = 0$
  • C$E = I_1R_1 + I_2R_2 + I_3R_3 + I_3R_4$
  • D$E = I_1R_1 + I_2R_2 - I_3R_3 - I_3R_4$

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