Math Problem Statement

Find loop currents i1, i2, i3, and the value of the dependent source using mesh analysis.

Solution

To solve for the loop currents i1i_1, i2i_2, i3i_3, and the dependent current source value using mesh analysis, we will proceed step by step:

1. Label the Mesh Currents:

  • Let the loop currents be i1i_1, i2i_2, and i3i_3 as shown in the diagram.
  • The dependent current source is given as 4i04i_0, where i0i_0 is the current in the 4Ω resistor.

2. Mesh Analysis (KVL) Equations:

We'll write Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law (KVL) equations for each of the three loops.

Loop 1 (Mesh 1: i1i_1):

For the left-most loop with 24V source, 10Ω10 \Omega and 12Ω12 \Omega resistors: 2410i112(i1i3)=024 - 10i_1 - 12(i_1 - i_3) = 0 Simplifying: 2422i1+12i3=024 - 22i_1 + 12i_3 = 0 22i_1 - 12i_3 = 24 \tag{1}

Loop 2 (Mesh 2: i2i_2):

For the middle loop, with the dependent source 4i04i_0 and resistors 4Ω4 \Omega and 24Ω24 \Omega: 24i2+4(i2i3)=024i_2 + 4(i_2 - i_3) = 0 Simplifying: 28i24i3=028i_2 - 4i_3 = 0 7i_2 = i_3 \tag{2}

Loop 3 (Mesh 3: i3i_3):

For the right-most loop, with the dependent current source and resistors 12Ω12 \Omega and 4Ω4 \Omega: [ 12(i_3 - i_1) + 4(i_3 - i

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Electrical Engineering
Circuit Analysis
Mesh Analysis
Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law (KVL)

Formulas

Ohm's Law: V = IR
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL): ΣV = 0
Dependent Source: Current source dependent on i0

Theorems

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

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Electrical Engineering