2. Find the currents in the given circuit. 8 volts 2 ohms 2 ohms D I ohm 4 ohms 16 volts Kirchhoff's Laws are used to set up all necessary equations to determine these currents. Current Law: All currents flowing into a junction must flow out of it. Voltage Law: The sum of all voltage drops (V=IR) in a closed loop (any direction) is equal to the total voltage in that direction. I, + I, - I, =0 41, + I, = 8 41, + I, =16

2. Find the currents in the given circuit. 8 volts 2 ohms 2 ohms D I ohm 4 ohms 16 volts Kirchhoff's Laws are used to set up all necessary equations to determine these currents. Current Law: All currents flowing into a junction must flow out of it. Voltage Law: The sum of all voltage drops (V=IR) in a closed loop (any direction) is equal to the total voltage in that direction. I, + I, - I, =0 41, + I, = 8 41, + I, =16

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

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ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter22: Electric Current

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 66A

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