Math Problem Statement

Use a Y-to-Δ transformation to find (a) i_o; (b) i_1; (c) i_2; and (d) the power delivered by the ideal current source in the circuit in Fig. P3.59.

Solution

The problem asks for the following based on the provided circuit diagram in Figure P3.59 using a Y-to-Δ (Wye-to-Delta) transformation:

  1. ioi_o
  2. i1i_1
  3. i2i_2
  4. The power delivered by the ideal current source.

Step-by-step approach:

1. Y-to-Δ Transformation:

The circuit consists of a Y-configuration (or "Wye") with resistors R1=240ΩR_1 = 240 \, \Omega, R2=100ΩR_2 = 100 \, \Omega, and R3=600ΩR_3 = 600 \, \Omega connected to nodes where a transformation into an equivalent Δ-configuration will simplify the analysis.

The resistances for the Δ-configuration (R12R_{12}, R23R_{23}, and R31R_{31}) can be calculated using the following formulas: R12=R1R2+R2R3+R3R1R3R_{12} = \frac{R_1 R_2 + R_2 R_3 + R_3 R_1}{R_3} R23=R1R2+R2R3+R3R1R1R_{23} = \frac{R_1 R_2 + R_2 R_3 + R_3 R_1}{R_1} R31=R1R2+R2R3+R3R1R2R_{31} = \frac{R_1 R_2 + R_2 R_3 + R_3 R_1}{R_2}

Given the resistances:

  • R1=240ΩR_1 = 240 \, \Omega
  • R2=100ΩR_2 = 100 \, \Omega
  • R3=600ΩR_3 = 600 \, \Omega

We can substitute these values to find the equivalent Δ resistances.

2. Analysis of the circuit after Y-to-Δ transformation:

Once the transformation is complete, we can simplify the circuit by combining series and parallel resistances. This will allow us to calculate the currents ioi_o, i1i_1, and i2i_2.

3. Power delivered by the current source:

Once the currents are determined, the power delivered by the 1 A current source is: P=IVP = I \cdot V where I=1AI = 1 \, \text{A} and VV is the voltage across the current source, which can be calculated once the equivalent resistance of the entire circuit is known.

I will calculate the equivalent Δ resistances next.The equivalent Δ-configuration resistances are:

  • R12=380ΩR_{12} = 380 \, \Omega
  • R23=950ΩR_{23} = 950 \, \Omega
  • R31=2280ΩR_{31} = 2280 \, \Omega

Next, we can use these equivalent resistances to simplify the circuit and calculate the currents ioi_o, i1i_1, and i2i_2, along with the power delivered by the current source.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Circuit Analysis
Y-to-Δ (Wye-to-Delta) Transformation
Ohm's Law
Power Calculation

Formulas

R_{12} = \frac{R_1 R_2 + R_2 R_3 + R_3 R_1}{R_3}
R_{23} = \frac{R_1 R_2 + R_2 R_3 + R_3 R_1}{R_1}
R_{31} = \frac{R_1 R_2 + R_2 R_3 + R_3 R_1}{R_2}
P = I \cdot V

Theorems

Ohm's Law
Wye-Delta Transformation

Suitable Grade Level

College-level Electrical Engineering