Engineering Sinusoidal steady state circuit

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The discussion focuses on solving for currents in a sinusoidal steady-state circuit with a given voltage source v1 = 2sin(2t + 45). The initial approach involves using a matrix to analyze the circuit, leading to a query about the appropriate format for the final current solution. Participants clarify that since the network is purely resistive, the currents can be treated as if from a DC source, and the sinusoidal component can be added back to the results. After calculations, one participant reports obtaining I1 = 2, I2 = 1, and I3 = 1, while another corrects their understanding of the current relationships in the circuit. The conversation emphasizes the importance of accurate matrix calculations and understanding current flow in circuit analysis.
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I am trying to find the indicated currents for the following circuit, given v1 = 2sin(2t + 45):
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I attempted to solve it in the following way:
v1 = 2sin(2t+45) // given
= 2[sin(2t)cos(45) + cos(2t)sin(45)]
= √2[sin(2t) + cos(2t)]

I use a matrix for the loops:
A =
[2 -1 -1
-1 3 -1
-1 -1 3]

b =
[√2
0
0]

I'm wondering what format the final solution should be in. Should it be Isin(2t+45) or I[sin(2t) + cos(2t)]?

Btw, I got √2/2 for the magnitude of both the currents.
Any input is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
 
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Since the network is purely resistive it won't muck about with the current phase anywhere in the circuit. So I'd solve for the currents as though it were a DC source of 2V. Tack the sin(2t+45) back onto the results you get and call it a day!
 
gneill said:
Since the network is purely resistive it won't muck about with the current phase anywhere in the circuit. So I'd solve for the currents as though it were a DC source of 2V. Tack the sin(2t+45) back onto the results you get and call it a day!

ok. thank you.
 
I got 1 as the magnitude for both of the currents so i = sin(2t + 45)
 
magnifik said:
I got 1 as the magnitude for both of the currents so i = sin(2t + 45)

I find that Ia is not the same as Ib. Perhaps you can check your matrix calculation?
 
I got I1 = 2, I2 = 1, I3 = 1
where I1 is the current in the loop on the left part of the circuit, I2 is the current in the top part of the circuit, and I3 is the current in the loop of the right part of the circuit.

Ia = I1-I2 = 1
Ib = I3 = 1
 
magnifik said:
I got I1 = 2, I2 = 1, I3 = 1
where I1 is the current in the loop on the left part of the circuit, I2 is the current in the top part of the circuit, and I3 is the current in the loop of the right part of the circuit.

Ia = I1-I2 = 1
Ib = I3 = 1

Yes, you're right! I was thinking that Ia was the current from the supply. I must be getting tired :rolleyes:
 

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