The main difference between the two methods is the way they divide the circuit into branches for analysis
Divides the circuit into loops (or “meshes”)
Divides the circuit into nodes
Solves for unknown currents
Solves for unknown voltages
Uses Kirchhoff’s Current Law (KCL)
Uses Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law (KVL)
Suitable for circuits with multiple loops
Suitable for circuits with multiple nodes
More suited for circuits with dependent sources and controlled sources
More suited for circuits with resistors and independent sources
Difference between AC and DC