How Do You Calculate Current in a Complex Circuit?

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The current through the 1.1Ω resistor in the complex circuit is calculated to be 3.1166A, based on the equivalent resistance (Req) of 5.775Ω. The first branch, consisting of 1.1Ω, 4.5Ω, and 10Ω resistors, has a total resistance of 4.203Ω, while the upper branch has a resistance of 6.65Ω. The calculations utilize Ohm's Law (V=IR) to derive the current values and voltage drops across the resistors.

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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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