Determine currents Ia, Ib and Ic

  • Thread starter Thread starter agata78
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Currents Ib Ic
Click For Summary
The discussion revolves around determining the currents Ia, Ib, and Ic in a complex electrical network using mesh current analysis. Participants share their calculations and methods, including the use of Ohm's Law and current division principles, while also expressing frustrations with complex arithmetic. Suggestions are made to solve symbolically before substituting values to simplify calculations. The conversation highlights the importance of accuracy in algebra and the potential benefits of using software or calculators for complex calculations. Ultimately, the participants aim to arrive at correct values for the currents while navigating the challenges of the calculations involved.
  • #61
I did and it works.
The answer is :

Ib= 0.057- 0.0356j
 
Physics news on Phys.org
  • #62
agata78 said:
I did and it works.
The answer is :

Ib= 0.057- 0.0356j

Okay! :smile:

So you'll have to analyze the logic of whatever method you used before in order to spot where the sign got lost.
 
  • #63
Thank you! Two more to go!
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 25 ·
Replies
25
Views
3K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
  • · Replies 26 ·
Replies
26
Views
3K
Replies
4
Views
1K
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
2K
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
2K
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
3K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
3K
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
5K
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
2K