The sum of the e.m.f and potential differences around a closed circuit is zero is a consequence of:

Correct answer: C. Conservation of energy

  • A. Ohm's law
  • B. Newton's 2nd law
  • C. Conservation of energy
  • D. Conservation of charge

Explanation

The second law of Kirchoff states that around any closed loop in a circuit, the sum of potential differences and emf is zero. This is a result of the law of conservation of energy.

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