In mesh analysis, when determining the current in a shared component between two loops, the correct approach is to consistently label the current and apply Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL). The current should be labeled once and used throughout the equations. The subtraction of currents, whether i1 - i2 or i2 - i1, depends on the initial assumption about which current is larger; a negative result indicates that the assumption was incorrect.
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madchiller said:hello, while doing the mesh analysis what do you substract to what to get the current that is in the middle of two loops what is the rule to get i1 - i2 or i2 - i1 it depends on what ? thanks in advance for the help