The approach looks okay. Check the sign on the i3 term for your second equation. Otherwise looks okay to me.dwn said:
You can probably find many worked examples on the net by searching for "mesh analysis examples". For that matter there are plenty here on the Physics Forums. Take a look at the "Related Discussions" section at the bottom of your thread. Also investigate the forum search facilities.
dwn said:
Mesh circuit analysis is a method used to analyze and solve circuits that have multiple loops or meshes. It involves applying Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) to each mesh in the circuit to find the unknown currents.
To solve for the unknown currents in a mesh circuit, you need to set up and solve a system of equations using Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL). This involves writing KCL equations for each node in the circuit, and then using the equations to solve for the unknown currents.
KCL equations are used in mesh circuit analysis to ensure that the current entering a node is equal to the current leaving the node. This allows us to solve for the unknown currents in the circuit and determine the flow of current through each component.
Some tips for solving KCL equations in mesh circuit analysis include: labeling the mesh currents consistently, choosing a direction for each mesh current and being consistent with the direction when writing KCL equations, and using a systematic approach to solve the equations (e.g. substitution, elimination, etc.).
No, mesh circuit analysis is most useful for circuits that have multiple loops or meshes. It is not as effective for circuits that have only one loop or for more complex circuits with non-linear components. In these cases, other methods such as nodal analysis may be more appropriate.
