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What is the current through a voltage source
connected between nodes?
We can eliminate the need for
introducing a current variable by
applying KCL to the supernode.
v1 − v 3 v1 − v 2
+ = −3 − 8
4 3
v 2 v 2 − v1 v 3 v 3 − v1
+ + + = −(−25) − (−3)
1 3 5 4
v 3 − v 2 = 22
Branch currents
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Apply KVL to mesh 1 Apply KVL to mesh 2
( Σ drops=0 ): ( Σ drops=0 ):
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Follow each mesh
clockwise
Simplify
Key step:
vx
= i3 − i1
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Answer: i1 = 15 A , i2 = 11 A, and i3 = 17 A
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use the one with fewer equations, or
use the method you like best, or
use both (as a check), or
use circuit simplifying methods from the
next chapter