Wrong final result in superposition theorem

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The discussion revolves around a participant's assignment involving the superposition theorem in circuit analysis. The participant is seeking assistance to identify discrepancies between their calculations and expected results, specifically focusing on current values and circuit parameters.

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Main Points Raised

  • The participant presents a series of calculations related to current (I1, I2, I3) and resistance (R1, R2, R3) using the superposition theorem.
  • Some participants request clarification on the circuit diagram and the specific question being asked, indicating that the provided equations are difficult to follow.
  • One participant points out potential confusion in the formatting of equations, suggesting that it may contribute to errors in the calculations.
  • The participant clarifies that "kogu" translates to "total" and acknowledges that the assignment's formatting may have affected clarity.

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There is no consensus on the source of the error in the calculations, and participants express varying levels of understanding regarding the equations and circuit diagram. The discussion remains unresolved as participants seek further clarification and assistance.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights limitations in clarity due to formatting issues and the need for visual aids to better understand the circuit configuration. The exact nature of the error in the calculations has not been identified.

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I have this assignment, basically I had to do the same thing in simplified way and then superposition theorem. Apparently the answers don't match. I'm pretty sure the mistake is in superposition theorem. It could be some really stupid and simple mistake I made since I'm no good at this at all.

I'd be really grateful if anyone could help me fix it.

I=U/R
I1=-2,2 I1=5/10
I2=0,4 I2=15/10
I3=-1,8 I3=30/10

K1=I1-I2+I3
K2=E1-E2=I1*R1*R2
K3=E2-E3=I2(R2+R3)
K2=5-15=I1*10+I2*15
I1=10+20+15I2=30+15I2
K22=15*30=I2=(-15)+I3*15
I2=15+30-15+15I3=153

16I2=15I1
I2=0,938I1

I1=30+15*0,938I1
I1=30+I10,7I1
-13,07I1=30
I1=-2,2

I2=0,938*(-2,2)
I2=0,4
I3=-2,2-(-0,4)
I=-1,8
R1kogu=R1+(R2*R3)/R2+R3
R1kogu=10+(15*15)/15+15=10+7,5=17,5
I1=E1/R1total=5/17,5=0,286
U1=R1*I1=17,5*0,286=5,005
I2=U2/R2
I2=0,005/15=0,0003
I3=0,0286-0,0003
I3=0,2867

RtotalR2=(R1*R3)/(R1+R3)=15+(10*15)/(10+15)=6+15=21
I2=15/21=0,714
U2=R2*I2=15*0,714=10,71
U1=U2=E2-U2=15-10,71=4,29
I3=4,29/15=0,286
I1=I2+I3=0,714+0,286
R3total=R3+(R1*R2)/(R1+R2)=15+(10*15)/(10*15)=21
I'''3=15/21=0,714

U3=R3*I'''3=15*0,714=10,71
U1=U3*E3-U3=15-10,71=4,29
I''2=4,29/15=0,286
I'''1=I2+I3=0,714+0,286=1 A

Current: 1A, I2 = 0,286 and I3 = 0,714

So this is it, any kind of help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time.
 

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It is hard to help without a picture of the circuit. Could you upload one?
 
Oh sorry, I completely forgot it. I attached it now to the original post.
 
What's the question? What exactly are you looking for? Is that circuit diagram part of the original question? What is kogu?

It would also help not writing equations like this:

I1=10+20+15I2=30+15I2

The 15*I2 can be mistaken for 1512.

I don't mean to be rude, but most of that is not very easy to follow at all. If you did the actual question like that, it could be why you're getting an error somewhere.
 
"Kogu" means total. The assignment isn't in english. I copied it directly from a word document, so the format got messed up a bit. I'll try to make it more readable.

Yes, this circuit diagram came with the assignment. I need help finding an error, the final result is incorrect.
 

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