How do I solve a series-parallel circuit with a 40V power supply?

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To solve the series-parallel circuit with a 40V power supply, the total resistance was calculated as approximately 16.265 ohms, leading to a total current of about 2.459 amps. The next step involves determining the voltage across the 11-ohm resistor, which will help find the voltage drops across the circuit's three legs. This information is crucial for calculating the current through the 12-ohm and 14-ohm resistors, ultimately leading to the determination of V3. Additionally, understanding Kirchhoff's Laws is essential for effectively analyzing the circuit. Clear step-by-step calculations are necessary for accurate results.
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Can anybody help me solve this circuit?I want to find V1, V2, V3, I1, I2, I3.Power supply is 40V.

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it's not very difficult to work with.
Please show part of your soln or some views.

you may first find V2.
 
Well,I don't know what to do at all.I hv found the total resistance,15.975 Ω ,and total current,2.504A.Is it correct?What to do next?Step by step if possible...
 
kai92 said:
Well,I don't know what to do at all.I hv found the total resistance,15.975 Ω ,and total current,2.504A.Is it correct?What to do next?Step by step if possible...

Those are close to the values I got: 16.265 ohms and 2.459 amps.

I would next find the voltage across the 11 ohm resistor.
From there you can determine the voltage drops across the 3 legs of your circuit, which will lead you immediately to I1.
And although they don't ask for it, you should then find the current through the 12 ohm resistor.
Knowing the currents through the 11, 12, & 13 ohm resistors will yield the current through the 14 ohm resistor. That will give you V3.
 
kai92 said:
Well,I don't know what to do at all.I hv found the total resistance,15.975 Ω ,and total current,2.504A.Is it correct?What to do next?Step by step if possible...

I don't think the equivalent resistance is 15.975 but 16.265

Sorry, I made a typing error.
You may first find "V3", by calculating equivalent resistance of the very right part.
then you may find V3 by the ratio of resistance
 
Can you tell me what are the final answers?Pls include the steps/calculation to get the answers.
 
Welcome kai92 to the PF forums!
The people here are trying to help you. However you may want to review part 1 of https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=94379" to appreciate what is expected of those requesting assistance.
You could start by telling us what you know about Kirchhoff's Laws applied to circuits.
 
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