Find I1, if R4=2Ω and R2=R3=8Ω
M Thread Starter matttrix Joined Mar 6, 2009 11 Mar 11, 2009 #1 Find I1, if R4=2Ω and R2=R3=8Ω Attachments Question3.doc 36.5 KB Views: 20
JoeJester Joined Apr 26, 2005 4,390 Mar 11, 2009 #2 Can you post your efforts at solving the problem?
M Thread Starter matttrix Joined Mar 6, 2009 11 Mar 11, 2009 #3 A 9 ohm, an 18 ohm, and a 6 ohm (2+8||8) are all in parallel with the 3 ohm through which I1 flows. I realize that the 3 ohm (through which I1 flows) is in parallel to this combination of the other three resistors. But from here am lost.
A 9 ohm, an 18 ohm, and a 6 ohm (2+8||8) are all in parallel with the 3 ohm through which I1 flows. I realize that the 3 ohm (through which I1 flows) is in parallel to this combination of the other three resistors. But from here am lost.
V vvkannan Joined Aug 9, 2008 138 Mar 12, 2009 #4 Hello matttrix, As you said 18,6 and 9 are parallel and their equivalent combination is 3 ohm. By current division rule I1 = Is x (3/6)
Hello matttrix, As you said 18,6 and 9 are parallel and their equivalent combination is 3 ohm. By current division rule I1 = Is x (3/6)
