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This discussion focuses on applying Kirchhoff's rules to determine the currents I1, I2, and I3 in a circuit with an electromotive force (emf) of 9 V and resistances R1 = 5 Ω, R2 = 15 Ω, and R3 = 16.23 Ω, along with an internal resistance of 1.5 Ω. The initial calculation yields I1 = 0.86 A, but further steps to find I2 and I3 remain unclear. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding the configuration of the resistors—whether they are in series, parallel, or a combination—to proceed with the calculations.

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I really need help. I actually don't know how to do this

Use Kirchoff's rules to determine I1, I2 and I3 for the following circuit:
Circuit figure
https://chip.physics.purdue.edu/protected/Prelab221img/e4pp2.jpg

E1 = emf = 9 V
r = internal resistance = 1.5
R1 = 5
R2 = 15
R3 = 16.23

Find I1, I2, I3

I1 - .86. but I don't know what to do after.

Please Help!
 
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Chingo2010 said:
I really need help. I actually don't know how to do this

Use Kirchoff's rules to determine I1, I2 and I3 for the following circuit:
Circuit figure
https://chip.physics.purdue.edu/protected/Prelab221img/e4pp2.jpg

E1 = emf = 9 V
r = internal resistance = 1.5
R1 = 5
R2 = 15
R3 = 16.23

Find I1, I2, I3

I1 - .86. but I don't know what to do after.

Please Help!

Hello ,
Are the three resistors R1 , R2 and R3 in parallels or series or in combination of these two ?
Once we know this we will be able to find out the current in all the three resistors.

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