Engineering Use KCL to solve a Very simple electrical circuit

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The discussion focuses on applying Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL) to solve for unknown currents in a simple electrical circuit. Given the currents I0, I1, and Is, the user calculates I2 as 6 A at node a. Subsequently, they determine I3 by using the equation Is = I3 + I2, resulting in I3 being 2 A. The calculations demonstrate the effective use of KCL to analyze circuit behavior. The thread concludes with a request for further assistance or validation of the solution.
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Homework Statement



Given
I0=-2 A
I1=-4 A
Is= 8 A
Vs= 12 V

Find all the unknown currents.

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Homework Equations



Kirchhoff’s current law

The Attempt at a Solution


I start at node a and found I2= 6 A
and then from R2 follow the current to find out that

Is= I3 + I2 = 8A => I3= 2 A

thanks for your time.
 
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qpham26 said:

Homework Statement



Given
I0=-2 A
I1=-4 A
Is= 8 A
Vs= 12 V

Find all the unknown currents.

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/398253_493549703997883_2004542070_n.jpg

Homework Equations



Kirchhoff’s current law

The Attempt at a Solution


I start at node a and found I2= 6 A
and then from R2 follow the current to find out that

Is= I3 + I2 = 8A => I3= 2 A

thanks for your time.
Yes.
 
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