Can Circuit Components Carry Uniform Current in These Diagrams?

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The discussion focuses on analyzing two circuit diagrams, specifically regarding the simplification of the first circuit and the current distribution in the second circuit. The first circuit can be simplified by recognizing that the equivalent resistance is the parallel combination of resistors R2 and R3, as the voltage across R1 is zero. In the second circuit, it is confirmed that every component receives a current of 6A, as indicated by the current source in the diagram.

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Homework Statement



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Is it possible to simplify the first circuit?
And for the second circuit, does every other component in the circuit have 6A?

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The Attempt at a Solution

 
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princejan7 said:

Homework Statement



http://postimg.org/image/dd3s2edih/

Is it possible to simplify the first circuit?
And for the second circuit, does every other component in the circuit have 6A?

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The Attempt at a Solution

The first circuit can be simplified.

There's not nearly enough information given here.

You should give a complete statement regarding the problem(s) you're trying to solve.

Also, you need to make an attempt at a solution.

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SammyS said:
The first circuit can be simplified.

There's not nearly enough information given here.

You should give a complete statement regarding the problem(s) you're trying to solve.

Also, you need to make an attempt at a solution.

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For the first, is the equivalent resistance the parallel combination of R2 and R3 since the voltage of R1 is 0? Does R1 get used at all?

And for the second, I forgot to include that the circle with an arrow inside is a current source providing 6A
 

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