Determine currents Ia, Ib and Ic

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The forum discussion focuses on determining the currents Ia, Ib, and Ic in a complex electrical network using mesh current analysis and Ohm's Law. The participants discuss the calculations involving complex impedances, specifically using values such as R1 = 47Ω, R2 = j100Ω, and R3 = -j75Ω. They explore various methods, including symbolic manipulation and numerical calculations, to arrive at the correct current values while addressing common pitfalls in complex arithmetic.

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  • #61
I did and it works.
The answer is :

Ib= 0.057- 0.0356j
 
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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.
 
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Thank you! Two more to go!
 

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