What is the Current in this Circuit with Given Values?

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The discussion revolves around a circuit analysis problem where the original poster seeks to determine the current (i) in a circuit with given voltage and resistance values. The circuit includes a current-dependent voltage source and a resistor, and participants are examining the implications of the circuit configuration.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss the original poster's calculation of current using Ohm's law and question the validity of the circuit diagram. There are inquiries about the nature of the components in the circuit, particularly the current-dependent voltage source, and suggestions to clarify the circuit schematic.

Discussion Status

The conversation is ongoing, with participants providing insights and asking for clarification on the circuit's components. Some guidance has been offered regarding the need to write the sum of voltage drops around the circuit. There is an acknowledgment of the need for a clearer problem statement to facilitate further assistance.

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Participants note potential issues with the circuit diagram and the original poster's uncertainty about the correct approach to solving the problem. The original poster mentions constraints related to uploading the full question, which may affect the clarity of the discussion.

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Homework Statement



I have attached the circuit diagram to this post. I have to find i which I have shown in the diagram. All the voltage and resistor values are also given.

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The Attempt at a Solution



I tried finding the current for the whole circuit which would be 36/4= 9A but I am not sure that is right. I think I missed something.
 

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The diagram is incorrect. Since it is a series circuit, the current is the same through all three components. So you cannot have a current source of 5i, in series with a current i.

Could you please check the original circuit? After you check the circuit schematic again and fix up the diagram, tell us what equations you think you should use to solve for the values in the circuit.

Welcome to the PF, BTW.
 
Sorry about that, i put the value of the resistance (4ohms) on the diagram. As I said, what I did was use V=IR and calculate i as follows

I= V/R= 36/4= 9A.

Problem is, I am not sure it is this simple.
 

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What is the thing on the right? Is it a current-dependent voltage source? If so, you need to write the sum of the voltage drops around the circuit, and set the total sum equal to, what?
 
i don't know what it is which is why this question is here. apparently, you ask more questions than me lol. if u can help me out, please do!
 
so basically its just (v-36)/4 ?
 
(v-36)/4= 0??
 
I'm honestly not able help without a clearer problem statement. Would it be possible for you to scan the question and post that?
 
I don't know whether I can scan it because it might end up being higher than the upload limit. But the question says Find i for the circuit. There is a 36V on the left and a current dependent voltage source on the right which says 5i. There is a 4 ohm resistor as shown on the diagram. There is also i shown on the diagram with the arrow pointing from left to right. It is a 3 mark question.

I first tried to use V=IR in thinking that i next to the arrow means the initial current which would be I=V/R=36/4= 9A but i think I am wrong
 
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The second, corrected diagram has no more mistakes btw so u can refer to that
 

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