Using the Superposition principle to solve a linear circuit

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The discussion focuses on applying the Superposition principle to solve a linear circuit. The initial approach involved calculating voltage and current using incorrect formulas, leading to confusion. After reevaluating the problem, the correct results were achieved: i1 = 0.5 A and i2 = 0.65 A. Key points include the importance of using the voltage divider and applying Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL) and Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) correctly. The thread concludes with the acknowledgment that the problem was resolved despite initial difficulties.
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I tried it many times but i don't understand how to start and which are the first steps.

I started like this:

Solve for V1:

Vr1 = V1 * (R1/R1+(R2||(R3+R4))) = 5 V

I'1 = Vr1/R1 = 1 A

I'2 = I'1 * [(R1+R2)||(R3+R4)]/(R3+R4) = 0,6 A.

is that right?
 
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It is kinda difficult 'cause i must use the superposition.

The results should be i1= 0,5 A and i2= 0,65 A
 
Solved, it was not so difficult, anyway the formulas in the first post are wrong. You just have to be careful using the voltage divider and the KCL, KVL. The thread can be closed.
 
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