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Kirchoff's junction rule is a reflection of

A

conservation of current density vector.

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conservation of charge

C

the fact that the momentum with which a charged particle approaches a junction is unchanged (as a vector) as the charged particle leaves the junction

D

The fact that there is no accumulation of charges at a junction.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Kirchhoff's Junction Rule**: Kirchhoff's Junction Rule, also known as Kirchhoff's First Law, states that the total current entering a junction must equal the total current leaving the junction. This is based on the principle of conservation of charge. 2. **Conservation of Charge**: The conservation of charge principle states that charge can neither be created nor destroyed. In a closed system, the total amount of electric charge remains constant over time. 3. **Application of the Rule**: When multiple conductors meet at a junction, the sum of currents flowing into the junction (positive currents) must equal the sum of currents flowing out of the junction (negative currents). Mathematically, this can be expressed as: \[ \sum I_{in} = \sum I_{out} \] where \( I_{in} \) represents currents entering the junction and \( I_{out} \) represents currents leaving the junction. 4. **Conclusion**: Therefore, Kirchhoff's Junction Rule is fundamentally a reflection of the conservation of charge, indicating that charge is conserved at any junction in an electrical circuit. ---

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Kirchhoff's Junction Rule**: Kirchhoff's Junction Rule, also known as Kirchhoff's First Law, states that the total current entering a junction must equal the total current leaving the junction. This is based on the principle of conservation of charge. 2. **Conservation of Charge**: The conservation of charge principle states that charge can neither be created nor destroyed. In a closed system, the total amount of electric charge remains constant over time. 3. **Application of the Rule**: When multiple conductors meet at a junction, the sum of currents flowing into the junction (positive currents) must equal the sum of currents flowing out of the junction (negative currents). Mathematically, this can be expressed as: \[ ...
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  • Assertion: Kirchhoff's junction rule can be applied to a juction of several lines or a point in a line. Reason : When steady current is flowing, there is no accumulation of charges at any junction in series with a galvonometer.

    A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explantion of assertion.
    B
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is not the correct explantion of assertion.
    C
    If assertion is false but reason is true.
    D
    If assertion is true but reason is false.
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