brazen2
Aug27-08, 10:09 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
Hello everyone
I need to find the current through the 22 ohm resistor. I've tried to solve this problem for many hours now... I can't find what I'm doing wrong! Please find a rough diagram attached.
2. Relevant equations
Kirchoffs rules
3. The attempt at a solution
I1 + I2 = I3
top loop:
-8 -22I1+12-14I3 = 0
0.286 - 1.57I1 = I3
perimeter loop:
-8 -22I1 +12 I2 -18 =0
2.17 +1.83 I1 = I2
Inputting these numbers into the first equation:
I1+I2=I3
I1 +2.17 +1.83I1 = 0.286-1.57I1
I1 = -0.428A
I then put the I1 into the loop equations and found:
I2= 1.39 A
I3= 0.958 A
However, when I'm trying to find the voltage across the points A and B, these currents do not yield consistent voltage drops across the three portions of the circuit.
I really appreciate any help!
Hello everyone
I need to find the current through the 22 ohm resistor. I've tried to solve this problem for many hours now... I can't find what I'm doing wrong! Please find a rough diagram attached.
2. Relevant equations
Kirchoffs rules
3. The attempt at a solution
I1 + I2 = I3
top loop:
-8 -22I1+12-14I3 = 0
0.286 - 1.57I1 = I3
perimeter loop:
-8 -22I1 +12 I2 -18 =0
2.17 +1.83 I1 = I2
Inputting these numbers into the first equation:
I1+I2=I3
I1 +2.17 +1.83I1 = 0.286-1.57I1
I1 = -0.428A
I then put the I1 into the loop equations and found:
I2= 1.39 A
I3= 0.958 A
However, when I'm trying to find the voltage across the points A and B, these currents do not yield consistent voltage drops across the three portions of the circuit.
I really appreciate any help!