In circuit analysis, what is the term used to describe the closed path in a circuit where you start at a point and continue in the same direction, noting the direction of all voltage drops, and return to the same starting point?  

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  1. Node
  2. Loop
  3. Path
  4. Branch

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Option 2 : Loop
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  • In circuit analysis, a "loop" refers to a closed path within a circuit. When analyzing a circuit, you can identify loops by starting at a specific point (node) in the circuit, following a continuous path in a certain direction, taking note of the direction of all voltage drops encountered, and eventually returning to the starting point.
  • This closed path can be formed by a combination of various branches and components within the circuit.
  • Loops are essential in applying techniques like Kirchhoff's voltage law, which states that the algebraic sum of the voltages in any closed loop of a circuit is equal to zero.
  • Analyzing loops helps in understanding the distribution of voltages and currents within a circuit and is a fundamental step in circuit analysis.
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