Solving Circuit: Current in Each Resistor

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The discussion focuses on solving a circuit problem involving two batteries and multiple resistors. Participants emphasize the importance of recognizing that the batteries have negligible internal resistance and suggest simplifying the circuit by finding an equivalent circuit from the resistors' perspective. The key equation used is Ohm's Law, V=IR, which is essential for calculating the current through each resistor. The main goal is to determine the current values I3, I4, and I6.

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Circut help!

Homework Statement



In the circuit shown below, the batteries have negligible internal resistance.

(a) Find the magnitude of the current in each resistor.

I3 = ?? A

I4 = ?? A

I6 = ?? A




Homework Equations



V=IR


i don't know where to begin because there are two batteries??
any help would be great
 

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Hint: 2 batteries, but one voltage. Can you find a simpler equivalent circuit (from the resistors' point of view) based on this observation?
 

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