A practice problem to find Ig & i0

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The discussion centers around a practice problem involving electrical currents, specifically finding the values of Ig and I0. The correct answers are established as Ig = 12.5 Amperes and I0 = 2 Amperes, confirmed against a key solution. A participant noted a discrepancy, arriving at Ig = 6.25 Amperes and I0 = 1 Ampere, suggesting that the battery voltage of 250V could have influenced their calculations. The conversation highlights the importance of verifying assumptions in electrical problems.

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Hi all,

i solved a problem which is shown below :

http://im15.gulfup.com/2012-02-15/132933328052.jpg

and here is my solution :

http://im15.gulfup.com/2012-02-15/1329333275651.jpg

i checked my final answer with key solution and found the correct answer is ig= 12.5 Ampere and i0 = 2 ampere !

did i miss something basic here ? or could it be a tricky question ?

thanks
 
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I get the same as you ig = 6.25A and io = 1A
If the battery was 250V their answers would be correct !
 
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