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In the circuit shown, R1 = 4 Ω, R2 = R­3 =15 Ω, R4 = 30 Ω and E = 10 V. Calculate the equivalent resistance of the circuit and the current in each resistor.
Asked by Topperlearning User | 27 Apr, 2015, 03:18: PM
answered-by-expert Expert Answer

R3, R4, R2 : parallel

Upon calculation comes out to be

Rp= 6 Ω

R1 and Rp are in series.

Req = 6 +4 = 10Ω

Using Kirchoff's rules we get following equations,

E - I1R1-I2R2 =0

-R4I4+I2R2=0

-I3R3+I4R4 =0

E-I1R1-I3R3=0

-I3R3+I2R2 =0

I1 =I2+I3+I4

Solving the above equations we get

I1=1A

I2=10/25 A

I3= 10/25 A

I4 =5/25 A

Answered by | 27 Apr, 2015, 05:18: PM
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