L2:?Kirchhoff's Rules: Solve for R4 & V1,V2

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The discussion focuses on applying Kirchhoff's Rules to solve for the unknown resistor R4 and voltages V1 and V2 in a given circuit diagram. The loop equations derived are V1 = I1R1 + I3R3 + I2R2 for V1, and V2 = -I3R3 + I5R5 for V2. Additionally, the equation V2 = I2R2 - I4R4 is used to solve for R4. These equations are essential for analyzing electrical circuits using Kirchhoff's Laws.

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Dear Everybody,

I have difficulties how to use the loop rule and junction rule for the diagram below. I need to find R4 and V1 and V2 in this question. Work:

J1: $I_1=I_2+I_3$
J2:?
J3:?
J4:?

Thanks,
Cbarker1

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Hi Cbarker1,

The top loop gives you the equation:
$$V_1 = I_1R_1 + I_3R_3 + I_2 R_2$$
This will give you $V_1$.The bottom right loop gives:
$$V_2 = -I_3R_3 + I_5R_5$$
This will give you $V_2$. The bottom left loop gives:
$$V_2 = I_2R_2 - I_4R_4$$
and this will give you $R_4$.
 

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