Intensity through each power source

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around analyzing a circuit to determine the current through each power source and the voltage indicated by a voltmeter. The subject area pertains to circuit analysis, specifically involving current and voltage relationships.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Problem interpretation, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the application of Kirchhoff's rules and suggest simplifying the circuit to analyze the current flow. Questions are raised about how to simplify resistors and voltage sources in series.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided guidance on potential methods to analyze the circuit, while others are exploring different interpretations of the problem. There is no explicit consensus on the approach to take, but the discussion is ongoing.

Contextual Notes

The original poster expresses uncertainty about how to proceed with the analysis, indicating a need for clarification on circuit simplification and current calculations.

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Homework Statement




Please help me to solve this type of circuits...
I want to find the intensity through each power source and what voltage does the voltmeter indicates.

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Homework Equations



I=I1+I2

The Attempt at a Solution


don't know
 
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To work out the current flowing around the black loop you could start by simplifying the circuit. How do you simplify two resistors in series? Two voltage sources in series?
 


36v-i(9)-12v=0
i=2.66A
 

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