Kirchhoff's voltage law states that:
A) the algebraic sum of the potential rises and drops around a closed loop is zero
B) the algebraic sum of the individual currents around a closed loop is zero
C) the algebraic sum of the resistances is equal to the sum of the voltages
D) the voltages developed across each element in a series circuit are identical

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Kirchhoff's voltage law (KVL) states that the algebraic sum of all the voltages around any closed loop in a circuit is equal to zero. This includes both the potential rises (voltage sources) and drops (resistive elements, for example) in the loop.

Kirchhoff's Voltage Law States That