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Gustav Kirchhoff



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 * Areas of Contribution in Physics:**


 * Electricity and Magnetism
 * Thermodynamics


 * Contributions to Physics:**


 * //**Kirchhoff's Current Rule**: in an electrical circuit, the total current entering a junction equals the total current leaving the junction//
 * //**Kirchhoff's Voltage Rule**: in an electrical circuit, the sum of the potential drops in the circuit equals the total potential rises in the circuit//


 * History/Fun Facts:**


 * "He was the first to show that current flows through a conductor at the speed of light" ([], 2011)
 * Collaborated with Robert Bunsen to show that each element has a specific spectral fingerprint
 * Created the spectroscope in collaboration with Robert Bunsen
 * Discovered Cesium and Rubidium
 * Calculated the blackbody radiation of a heated body


 * Resources**:

Hirsch, Alan J. (2004). Physics 12 College Preparation. Toronto: Nelson

Ministry of Education. (2008). The Ontario Curriculum Grades 11 and 12 Science. In//www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/2009science11_12.pdf.// Retrieved March 3, 2011 from [].

Unknown. (2009). Gustav Kirchoff. In //Gustav Kirchoff - Discussion and Encyclopedia Article. Who is Gustav Kirchoff? What is Gustav Kirchoff? Where is Gustav Kirchoff? Definition of Gustav Kirchoff. Meaning of Gustav Kirchoff//. Retrieved March 4, 2011 from [].

Unknown. (2011). Gustav Kirchhoff. In //Gustav Kirchhoff: Biography from Answers.com//. Retrieved March 4, 2011 from [].