Finding I2 and Vab - Help to Solve Eq.3

Thread starter PainterGuy
Start date May 9, 2011

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The discussion focuses on finding the values of I2 and Vab, with the original poster expressing uncertainty about their calculations, as they do not satisfy equation 3. A link to an image with details is provided for reference. Another user points out that the value for I2 appears suspicious, prompting the original poster to acknowledge their mistake. The conversation emphasizes the need for accurate calculations to solve the equation correctly. Assistance is requested to clarify the errors in the calculations.

May 9, 2011

PainterGuy

Hi,

I need to find I₂ and V_ab. You will find all the details in the provided link: http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/9260/i2vab.jpg

I am sure my answers are wrong because when I put the values in eq.3 it is not satisfied. But I have failed to see where I go wrong. Please help me with it. Many thanks.

Cheers

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May 9, 2011

gneill

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Your value for I2 looks suspicious.

May 11, 2011

PainterGuy

Many thanks, gneil. Now mI see that my value is wrong.

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