Circuit Diagram: Voltage & Current Calculation at Y & Z

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The discussion focuses on calculating voltage at points Y and Z and the current through each resistor in a given circuit. Three primary methods are proposed for solving the problem: applying Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) using mesh currents, utilizing Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL) at the nodes, and employing the equivalent resistance method. Each approach offers a systematic way to analyze the circuit, with KVL and KCL being particularly effective for complex circuits with multiple loops and nodes.

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For the circuit shown below, determine
i) The voltage (V) at points Y and Z.
ii) The current through each resistor.

For (i) do I have to split into series and parallel?
 

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There are at least three approaches to solving this problem:

  1. Use KVL on the four mesh currents for each loop.
  2. Use KCL on each of the four nodes.
  3. Use the equivalent resistance method, and recursively work your way to the locations in which you're interested.

Which approach sounds the best to you?
 

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