Lets say the following electric currents flow into a junction of wires: 6.6 A (amperes or amps), -2.2 A, 6.7 A,  and last but not necessarily least 9.2 A.   What current in A flows out of that very busy junction?

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Lets say the following electric currents flow into a junction of wires: 6.6 A (amperes or amps), -2.2 A, 6.7 A,  and last but not necessarily least 9.2 A.  

What current in A flows out of that very busy junction?

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According to KCL (Kirchhoff's circuit laws), the total current flowing into a junction is equal to the total current flowing out of a junction.

 

 

 

 

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