Multi-loop circuit (kirchoffs laws)

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The discussion focuses on solving a multi-loop circuit using Kirchhoff's Laws to determine the current I4, which is calculated to be 15mA. The user encountered difficulties with matrix inversion while attempting to solve the system of equations derived from the circuit analysis. The equations include both junction and loop equations, with a 6x6 matrix representation for the circuit's parameters. The user suggests that simplifying the problem to three loops may provide a more manageable solution.

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The circuit is attached, i want to know what I4 is ( Answer 15mA ). Been working on this problem for 3h and i always end up when i try to multiply the invert matrix "A" with the matrix "B" then my calculator says "It´s not invertable"..

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Kirchoffs Laws

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junction equations = 2
loop equations = 4

1: I1+I2-I3=0
2: I1+I6-I5=0
a: R*I3-R*I4=6
b: -R*I1-R*I3=-12
c: R*I4+R*I6=6
d: R*I3+R*I6=12


Matrix A:

6x6
1 1 -1 0 0 0
1 0 0 0 -1 1
0 0 100 -100 0 0
-100 0 -100 0 0 0
0 0 0 -100 0 -100
0 0 100 0 0 100

Matrix B:

6x1

0
0
6
-12
6
12
 

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It's easier to do with three loops. This gives 3 eqs in 3 unks.
Call the loop currents A,B,C. Then the loop equations are
12-100A-100(A-B)=0
-6-100(B-C)-100(B-A)=0
-6-100(C-B)-100C=0
 

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