For the circuit shown in the figure, the current through the resistor $R_2$ is ___________.
2.8 mA
This problem requires Mesh Analysis applied to the circuit shown in the figure.
Mesh Analysis procedure:
- Assign mesh currents to each independent loop.
- Apply KVL to each mesh: ΣE = ΣIR.
- Solve the system of equations for mesh currents.
- Current through Râ‚‚ = algebraic sum of mesh currents through Râ‚‚.
The correct answer (Option 2) corresponds to the circuit shown in the original question paper.
Similar Questions
In the given circuit R = 6Ω, R = 4Ω and R = 3Ω. The voltage sources are $V_1 = 21V$ and $V_2= 5V$. Determine the currents flowing through $R_1$ and $R_2$ respectively.
Important Questions from Mesh Analysis
Which of the following laws is applied for mesh analysis of the network?
A _________ is a part of a network that lies between two junctions.
For the circuit given below, which are the correct two equations of Mesh current ?
(A) 12I1 – 5I2 – 4I3 = –24
(B) 5I1 + 18I2 + 6I3 = –112
(C) –4I1 – 6I2 + 18I3 = –106
(D) 2I1 + 3I2 – 7I3 = 106
(E) –5I1 + 24I2 – 6I3 = 116Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Consider a two-mesh network as shown in the figure :
The values of I1 and Ibd and I2 are computed as
(a) I1 = 1.885 amps, I2 = 0.341 amps
(b) I1 = 1.885 amps, Ibd = 2.23 amps
(c) I2 = –0.341 amps, Ibd = 1.885 amps
(d) I2 = –0.341 amps, Ibd = 2.23 amps
Which of the above computations are correct ?
Assertion (A) : It is convenient to write loop equations for a network containing voltage source but no current source.
Reason (R) : If the current sources are present, then these must be first converted into their equivalent voltage sources.
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