Finding currents using Kirchhoff's laws

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The discussion revolves around applying Kirchhoff's laws to find currents in a circuit. Participants are examining their calculations and methods for different parts of the problem.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • The original poster attempts to solve for current values using simultaneous equations but expresses uncertainty about the correctness of their answers, particularly for part b). Other participants provide feedback on the correctness of parts a) and c), suggesting that the methods used may be appropriate.

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Some participants have confirmed the correctness of certain parts of the problem, while the original poster is seeking further validation of their approach. There appears to be a collaborative effort to clarify the methods used without reaching a definitive conclusion.

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There is a mention of uncertainty regarding the marks allocated for part a), indicating a potential concern about the grading criteria or expectations for the problem.

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V = IR
Q = It
Here is my question that I have been trying to do

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Had tried to attempt it and got there as my answers? Not particularly sure if I had done part b) right from the simultaneous equation I had to solve to get the current values

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Appreciate for any help! Thanks
 
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Part b) looks fine, I haven't run the numbers for a) and c) but your methods look right.
 
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Part a) and c) both are correct. (I wonder if they really give 6 marks for part a o0))
 
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Thank you both for taking a look at it! Appreciate the help
 
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