In the circuit shown in fig. the potential difference
between points A and B will be
Current i through CBD = (2/15) amp
Current i through CAD = [2 / 15) amp
(VC -VB) = current x resistance
= (2 /15) x 10V
(VC-VA ) = 2 /15) x 5V
or VA-VB = (VC -VB ) - (VC -VA)
= (2 / 15) [10 -5]= (2 / 3) V