Kirchoffs Rules for Circuit Analysis

Current (Series)

(I/Amps) Remains the same

Current (Parallel)

(I/Amps) Each branch should add up to the total current of a circuit.

Voltage (Series)

(V) Has to add up to the total voltage of a circuit.

Voltage (Parallel)

(V) Voltage Remains The Same

Total Resistance (Series)

(Ω) Found with ohms law

Total Resistance (Parallel)

(Ω) Found with ohms law

Loop Rule (Series and Parallel)

(For Voltage) The voltage gained at the battery must be lost through the circuit

Junction Rule (Series)

(For I/Amps) No junction, current is the same everywhere

Junction Rule (Parallel)

(For I/Amps) The current can "choose" the path of the least resistance, dividing it in half.

mA to A/A to mA?

Divide by 1000 or Times by 1000

Which direction does current flow?

Positive to Negative

The rule for a volt meter?

Can only be placed parallel.