Math Problem Statement

calculate the current through each resistior

Calculate the current through each resistor in the given circuit with E1=8V, E2=24V, R1=2Ω, R2=1Ω, and R3=4Ω.

Solution

The image displays an electrical circuit with two voltage sources E1=8VE_1 = 8V and E2=24VE_2 = 24V, along with three resistors: R1=2ΩR_1 = 2\Omega, R2=1ΩR_2 = 1\Omega, and R3=4ΩR_3 = 4\Omega.

This is a parallel circuit, with the following components:

  • R1R_1 and R2R_2 are directly connected to their respective voltage sources E1E_1 and E2E_2.
  • R3R_3 shares a node between both branches.

To find the current through each resistor, we can apply Ohm's Law:

I=VRI = \frac{V}{R}

We calculate the current through each resistor as follows:

1. Current through R1R_1:

This resistor is in the branch with the 8V source:

I1=E1R1=8V2Ω=4AI_1 = \frac{E_1}{R_1} = \frac{8V}{2\Omega} = 4A

2. Current through R2R_2:

This resistor is in the branch with the 24V source:

I2=E2R2=24V1Ω=24AI_2 = \frac{E_2}{R_2} = \frac{24V}{1\Omega} = 24A

3. Current through R3R_3:

R3R_3 is shared between the two sources. To find the current through R3R_3, we need to analyze the potential difference across it, considering the voltages at the junction between the two sources.

If we assume the potential difference across R3R_3 is due to the difference between the two voltages, we get:

ΔVR3=E2E1=24V8V=16V\Delta V_{R_3} = E_2 - E_1 = 24V - 8V = 16V

Then the current through R3R_3 is:

I3=ΔVR3R3=16V4Ω=4AI_3 = \frac{\Delta V_{R_3}}{R_3} = \frac{16V}{4\Omega} = 4A

Summary of Currents:

  • I1=4AI_1 = 4A
  • I2=24AI_2 = 24A
  • ( I_3 =

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Electrical Circuits
Ohm's Law
Potential Difference

Formulas

Ohm's Law: I = V / R
Potential Difference: ΔV = V2 - V1

Theorems

Ohm's Law
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Level (or advanced high school physics)