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Using the junction in the figure, which equation correctly applies Kirchhoff's Current Law? 
A$I_1+I_2+I_3=I_4+I_5+I_6$
B$I_1+I_4=I_2+I_3+I_5+I_6$
C$I_1+I_2+I_4=I_3+I_5+I_6$
D$I_1+I_2+I_3+I_4+I_5+I_6=0$
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. $I_1+I_2+I_3=I_4+I_5+I_6$
In the figure, $I_1$, $I_2$, and $I_3$ enter the node and $I_4$, $I_5$, and $I_6$ leave it. By Kirchhoff's Current Law, sum of entering currents equals sum of leaving currents, giving $I_1+I_2+I_3=I_4+I_5+I_6$. Option D is not written as an algebraic sum with signs, so it is not the correct direct statement here.
