Math Problem Statement

Given a circuit with three electromotive forces and three resistances, calculate the current flowing through the circuit. The given values are: ε1 = 3V, ε2 = 12V, ε3 = 3V, R1 = 1Ω, R2 = 2Ω, R3 = 2Ω.

Solution

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  1. Three electromotive forces (EMF) are given:

    • ε1=3V\varepsilon_1 = 3 \, \text{V}
    • ε2=12V\varepsilon_2 = 12 \, \text{V}
    • ε3=3V\varepsilon_3 = 3 \, \text{V}
  2. The resistances in the circuit are:

    • R1=1ΩR_1 = 1 \, \Omega
    • R2=2ΩR_2 = 2 \, \Omega
    • R3=2ΩR_3 = 2 \, \Omega

The problem asks to find the electric current (II) flowing through the circuit.


To solve this, we can apply Kirchhoff's Laws:

  1. First step: Apply Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) to the loop. The sum of the voltages in a closed loop must equal zero.

ε1+ε2+ε3=I(R1+R2+R3)\varepsilon_1 + \varepsilon_2 + \varepsilon_3 = I \cdot (R_1 + R_2 + R_3)

Let's solve this system step by step:

(3V)+(12V)+(3V)=I(1Ω+2Ω+2Ω)(3 \, \text{V}) + (12 \, \text{V}) + (3 \, \text{V}) = I \cdot (1 \, \Omega + 2 \, \Omega + 2 \, \Omega)

18V=I5Ω18 \, \text{V} = I \cdot 5 \, \Omega

  1. Second step: Solve for II:

I=18V5Ω=3.6AI = \frac{18 \, \text{V}}{5 \, \Omega} = 3.6 \, \text{A}


The current flowing in the circuit is 3.6A3.6 \, \text{A}.


Would you like further details on the method or other parts of the question?

Here are 5 related questions to expand understanding:

  1. How would the current change if one of the resistors increased?
  2. What happens if the direction of one of the voltage sources is reversed?
  3. Can you apply Ohm's Law to determine the voltage drop across each resistor?
  4. How do Kirchhoff's Current and Voltage Laws apply to more complex circuits?
  5. How do you calculate the power dissipated by each resistor?

Tip: Kirchhoff's Voltage Law is useful for analyzing any closed loop within a circuit, ensuring energy conservation in electrical systems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Ohm's Law
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL)

Formulas

Kirchhoff's Voltage Law: ε_total = I * (R1 + R2 + R3)
Ohm's Law: V = I * R

Theorems

Kirchhoff's Voltage Law

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12