How Do You Calculate Current in a Complex Circuit?

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The discussion focuses on calculating current in a complex circuit, specifically at a 1.1Ω resistor. The equivalent resistance (Req) is determined to be 5.775Ω, with a first branch resistance of 4.203Ω and an upper branch resistance of 6.65Ω. The total current flowing through the circuit is calculated to be 3.1166A. Additionally, there are inquiries about the current and voltage drop across a 3.2Ω resistor. The calculations and analysis aim to clarify the behavior of current in the circuit.
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Homework Statement


What is the Current at the 1.1Ω resistor?
http://imgur.com/VZzGoK8

Homework Equations


V=IR




The Attempt at a Solution



So far I have found that the Req=5.775Ω
The First Branch which contains 1.1Ω, 4.5Ω, and 10Ω has a resistance of 4.203Ω
The upper Branch has resistance 6.65Ω
The total Current I=3.1166a
 
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Majikfreak said:

Homework Statement


What is the Current at the 1.1Ω resistor?
http://imgur.com/VZzGoK8

Homework Equations


V=IR

The Attempt at a Solution



So far I have found that the Req=5.775Ω
The First Branch which contains 1.1Ω, 4.5Ω, and 10Ω has a resistance of 4.203Ω
The upper Branch has resistance 6.65Ω
The total Current I=3.1166a
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How much current flows through the 3.2 Ω resistor ?

What's the voltage drop across the 3.2 Ω resistor ?
 

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