How to Handle Opposing Current Sources in Mesh Current Method?

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Start date Sep 10, 2018
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In the Mesh Current Method, when a current source opposes the direction of the mesh current, it should be treated as a negative current source. This approach aligns with the principles of Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL), which is fundamental to the method. The discussion clarifies that the focus is on the Mesh Current Method rather than Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL). Properly accounting for the direction of current sources is crucial for accurate circuit analysis. Understanding these nuances is essential for effectively applying the Mesh Current Method.

Sep 10, 2018

AchillesWrathfulLove

When using the Mesh Current Method and you encounter a loop with a current source that is going opposite to the mesh current do you write it down as a negative current source?

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Sep 10, 2018

berkeman

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Sounds right to me. You're asking about the KCL technique, right?

Sep 10, 2018

AchillesWrathfulLove

Actually I mean the Mesh Current Method which is a modified KVL (Kirchhoff Voltage Law).

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