Kirchhoff's Loop Rule (KVL) (ΣΔV = 0 around any closed loop)

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ΣΔV = 0 around any closed loop

What each symbol means

SymbolWhat it stands for
loopClosed path in circuit graph
\Delta VAlgebraic voltage rise/drop (V)

When to use this

Steady DC; lumped elements; complete loops only.