Help with Kirchoffs Voltage Law?

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This discussion focuses on applying Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) to analyze a circuit with three currents, labeled I1, I2, and I3. Participants suggest writing out Kirchhoff's equations for two loops and one node to determine the current in each branch and the power dissipated in a 10-ohm resistor. The approach emphasizes systematic application of KVL to solve circuit problems effectively.

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need to work out:

a. The current flowing in each circuit branch and its direction
b. The power dissipated in the 10ohm resister

This is probably simple to most of yous but i don't have a clue what to do :S
 

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Welcome to PF!

Hi TooJazzy! Welcome to PF! :wink:

Start by calling the three currents I1 I2 and I3.

Then write out the three Kirchhoff's equations, for two loops and one node …

what do you get? :smile:​
 

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