In the given circuit if  V1 = V2 = V3 = V4 = 10 V , then find the value of voltage V5.

This question was previously asked in
PGCIL DT Electrical 5 May 2023 Official Paper
View all PGCIL Diploma Trainee Papers >
  1. 40 V
  2. 20 V
  3. 10 V
  4. 0 V

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : 0 V
Free
PGCI DT EE Power System Mock Test
20 Qs. 20 Marks 15 Mins

Detailed Solution

Download Solution PDF

Concept:

Kirchoff’s second law:

This law is also known as loop rule or voltage law (KVL) and according to it “the algebraic sum of the changes in potential in the complete traversal of a mesh (closed-loop) is zero”, i.e. Σ V = 0.
This law represents “conservation of energy” as if the sum of potential changes around a closed loop is not zero, unlimited energy could be gained by repeatedly carrying a charge around a loop.
If there are n meshes in a circuit, the number of independent equations in accordance with loop rule will be (n - 1).

EXPLANATION:

Kirchhoff's second law is nothing but Kirchhoff's voltage law (KVL)

According to KVL, we have 

Similarly, Kirchhoff's first law or Kirchhoff's current law (KCL) gives the conservation of charge.

Calculation:

Given V1 = V2 = V3 = V4 = 10 V

By applying KVL, - V1 + V2 + V3 - V4 + V5 = 0

-10 + 10 + 10 - 10 + V5 = 0

V5 = 0 V

Latest PGCIL Diploma Trainee Updates

Last updated on May 9, 2025

-> PGCIL Diploma Trainee result 2025 will be released in the third week of May. 

-> The PGCIL Diploma Trainee Answer key 2025 has been released on 12th April. Candidates can raise objection from 12 April to 14 April 2025.

-> The PGCIL DT Exam was conducted on 11 April 2025. 

-> Candidates had applied online from 21st October 2024 to 19th November 2024.

-> A total of 666 vacancies have been released.

-> Candidates between 18 -27 years of age, with a diploma in the concerned stream are eligible.

-> Attempt PGCIL Diploma Trainee Previous Year Papers for good preparation.

Hot Links: real cash teen patti all teen patti game teen patti yes teen patti casino apk