Math Problem Statement

Refer to the circuit shown in Figure 1, using Kirchhoff's laws: (a) Write down the current equation I1 in terms of I2 and I3 at node b; (b) Write an equation for the circuit path 'abefa' in terms of I1 and I2; (c) Write an equation for the circuit path 'cbedc' in terms of I1 and I2; (d) Find the values of I1, I2, and I3.

Solution

Let's go through the circuit analysis using Kirchhoff's Laws.

The question asks us to:

  1. Write down the current equation I1I_1 in terms of I2I_2 and I3I_3 at node bb.
  2. Write an equation for the circuit path abefaabefa in terms of I1I_1 and I2I_2.
  3. Write an equation for the circuit path cbedccbedc in terms of I1I_1 and I2I_2.
  4. Find the values of I1I_1, I2I_2, and I3I_3.

Here's the detailed solution:


Part (a): Current Equation at Node bb

At node bb, applying Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL), the sum of currents entering and leaving the node must equal zero.

Given the direction of currents: I1=I2+I3I_1 = I_2 + I_3


Part (b): Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law (KVL) for Path abefaabefa

In the loop abefaabefa, we apply Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law (KVL), which states that the sum of voltage drops in a closed loop is zero.

Let's analyze each component in this path:

  1. Starting from point aa moving to bb, we pass through a 1Ω1 \, \Omega resistor with current I1I_1, giving a voltage drop of 1I1=I11 \cdot I_1 = I_1.
  2. Moving from bb to ee, we pass through a 10Ω10 \, \Omega resistor with current I3I_3, giving a voltage drop of 10I3=10I310 \cdot I_3 = 10I_3.
  3. Moving from ee to ff, we encounter a 4Ω4 \, \Omega resistor with current I2I_2, giving a voltage drop of 4I2=4I24 \cdot I_2 = 4I_2.
  4. Moving from ff to aa, we encounter a 5V5 \, V voltage source, which gives a voltage gain of +5V+5 \, V.

So, for loop abefaabefa: I110I34I2+5=0-I_1 - 10I_3 - 4I_2 + 5 = 0

Simplify this to get the equation: I1+10I3+4I2=5I_1 + 10I_3 + 4I_2 = 5


Part (c): Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law (KVL) for Path cbedccbedc

In the loop cbedccbedc, we apply KVL again.

  1. Starting from cc moving to bb, we pass through a 2Ω2 \, \Omega resistor with current I2I_2, giving a voltage drop of 2I2=2I22 \cdot I_2 = 2I_2.
  2. Moving from bb to ee, we pass through the 10Ω10 \, \Omega resistor with current I3I_3, giving a voltage drop of 10I310I_3.
  3. Moving from ee to dd, we encounter an 8Ω8 \, \Omega resistor with current I1I_1, giving a voltage drop of 8I1=8I18 \cdot I_1 = 8I_1.
  4. Moving from dd to cc, we encounter a 10V10 \, V voltage source, which gives a voltage gain of +10V+10 \, V.

So, for loop cbedccbedc: 2I210I38I1+10=0-2I_2 - 10I_3 - 8I_1 + 10 = 0

This simplifies to: 8I1+2I2+10I3=108I_1 + 2I_2 + 10I_3 = 10


Part (d): Solving for I1I_1, I2I_2, and I3I_3

Now we have three equations:

  1. I1=I2+I3I_1 = I_2 + I_3
  2. I1+10I3+4I2=5I_1 + 10I_3 + 4I_2 = 5
  3. 8I1+2I2+10I3=108I_1 + 2I_2 + 10I_3 = 10

These can be solved simultaneously to find the values of I1I_1, I2I_2, and I3I_3.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Circuit Analysis
Kirchhoff's Laws
Linear Equations

Formulas

Kirchhoff's Current Law: Sum of currents at a node is zero
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law: Sum of voltages in a closed loop is zero

Theorems

Kirchhoff's Current Law
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12