A loop which does not contain any other loop within it is called _________.

Node:

A point or junction where two or more circuit elements (resistor, capacitor, inductor, etc.) meet is called Node. In other words, a point of connection between two or more branches is known as a Node.

Supernode:

If a voltage source is connected between two non-reference nodes, then we combine the two nodes as to yield super node.

Branch:

That part or section of a circuit locate between two junctions is called the branch. In a branch, one or more elements can be connected, and they have two terminals.

Loop:

A closed path in a circuit where more than two meshes can occur is known as Loop i.e. there may be many meshes in a loop, but a mesh does not contain on one loop.

Mesh:

A closed-loop that contains no other loop within it or a path which does not contain other paths is called Mesh.

Super mesh:

If a current source is present at the common boundary of two meshes, then we create a super mesh by avoiding the current source and any element connected to it in series.

Note: The number of independent loops for a network with n nodes and b branches is = b - n + 1