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1. Identify the components in the circuit: resistors R₁ = 4 Ω, R₂ = 5 Ω, R₃ = 10 Ω, R₄ = 30 Ω, R₅ = 10 Ω, and voltage sources E₁ = 30 V, E₂ = 120 V, E₃ = 60 V.
2. Determine the configuration: The circuit has multiple loops and voltage sources, so apply Kirchhoff's laws (Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) and Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL)).
3. Assign currents: Assume currents I₁, I₂, I₃ flowing through different branches. Use the direction of current flow based on the voltage sources.
4. Apply KVL to each loop:
- Loop 1 (left loop): E₁ - I₁R₂ - I₁R₃ - E₃ - I₁R₅ = 0
- Loop 2 (right loop): E₂ - I₂R₄ - E₃ - I₂R₅ = 0
- Loop 3 (outer loop): E₁ - I₁R₂ - I₁R₃ - I₂R₄ - E₂ = 0
5. Write equations:
- Loop 1: 30 - 5I₁ - 10I₁ - 60 - 10I₁ = 0 → -40 - 25I₁ = 0 → I₁ = -1.6 A
- Loop 2: 120 - 30I₂ - 60 - 10I₂ = 0 → 60 - 40I₂ = 0 → I₂ = 1.5 A
- Loop 3: 30 - 5I₁ - 10I₁ - 30I₂ - 120 = 0 → -90 - 15I₁ - 30I₂ = 0
6. Check consistency: Substitute I₁ = -1.6 A and I₂ = 1.5 A into Loop 3:
- -90 - 15(-1.6) - 30(1.5) = -90 + 24 - 45 = -111 ≠ 0 → inconsistency
7. Re-evaluate: The assumption of loop directions may be incorrect. Adjust current directions and reapply KVL.
8. Correct approach: Use node analysis or mesh analysis. Assign mesh currents I₁ (left), I₂ (right), and I₃ (middle).
9. Apply KVL to each mesh:
- Mesh 1: E₁ - I₁R₂ - (I₁ - I₃)R₃ - E₃ - (I₁ - I₃)R₅ = 0
- Mesh 2: E₂ - I₂R₄ - E₃ - (I₂ - I₃)R₅ = 0
- Mesh 3: (I₃ - I₁)R₃ + (I₃ - I₂)R₅ + E₃ = 0
10. Simplify equations:
- Mesh 1: 30 - 5I₁ - 10(I₁ - I₃) - 60 - 10(I₁ - I₃) = 0 → -30 - 25I₁ + 20I₃ = 0
- Mesh 2: 120 - 30I₂ - 60 - 10(I₂ - I₃) = 0 → 60 - 40I₂ + 10I₃ = 0
- Mesh 3: 10(I₃ - I₁) + 10(I₃ - I₂) + 60 = 0 → -10I₁ - 10I₂ + 20I₃ + 60 = 0
11. Solve the system:
- Equation 1: -25I₁ + 20I₃ = 30
- Equation 2: -40I₂ + 10I₃ = -60
- Equation 3: -10I₁ - 10I₂ + 20I₃ = -60
12. Solve for I₁, I₂, I₃:
- From Equation 1: I₁ = (20I₃ - 30)/25
- From Equation 2: I₂ = (10I₃ + 60)/40
- Substitute into Equation 3:
- -10((20I₃ - 30)/25) - 10((10I₃ + 60)/40) + 20I₃ = -60
- Simplify and solve for I₃ → I₃ = 3 A
- Then I₁ = (60 - 30)/25 = 1.2 A
- I₂ = (30 + 60)/40 = 2.25 A
13. Final currents:
- I₁ = 1.2 A (left mesh)
- I₂ = 2.25 A (right mesh)
- I₃ = 3 A (middle mesh)
14. Calculate voltage drops across resistors:
- V_R1 = I₁R₁ = 1.2 × 4 = 4.8 V
- V_R2 = I₁R₂ = 1.2 × 5 = 6 V
- V_R3 = (I₁ - I₃)R₃ = (1.2 - 3) × 10 = -18 V (reverse polarity)
- V_R4 = I₂R₄ = 2.25 × 30 = 67.5 V
- V_R5 = (I₃ - I₁)R₅ = (3 - 1.2) × 10 = 18 V
15. Check total voltage: Sum of voltage drops equals sum of EMFs.
16. Final answer: Currents are I₁ = 1.2 A, I₂ = 2.25 A, I₃ = 3 A. Voltage drops are as calculated.
2. Determine the configuration: The circuit has multiple loops and voltage sources, so apply Kirchhoff's laws (Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) and Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL)).
3. Assign currents: Assume currents I₁, I₂, I₃ flowing through different branches. Use the direction of current flow based on the voltage sources.
4. Apply KVL to each loop:
- Loop 1 (left loop): E₁ - I₁R₂ - I₁R₃ - E₃ - I₁R₅ = 0
- Loop 2 (right loop): E₂ - I₂R₄ - E₃ - I₂R₅ = 0
- Loop 3 (outer loop): E₁ - I₁R₂ - I₁R₃ - I₂R₄ - E₂ = 0
5. Write equations:
- Loop 1: 30 - 5I₁ - 10I₁ - 60 - 10I₁ = 0 → -40 - 25I₁ = 0 → I₁ = -1.6 A
- Loop 2: 120 - 30I₂ - 60 - 10I₂ = 0 → 60 - 40I₂ = 0 → I₂ = 1.5 A
- Loop 3: 30 - 5I₁ - 10I₁ - 30I₂ - 120 = 0 → -90 - 15I₁ - 30I₂ = 0
6. Check consistency: Substitute I₁ = -1.6 A and I₂ = 1.5 A into Loop 3:
- -90 - 15(-1.6) - 30(1.5) = -90 + 24 - 45 = -111 ≠ 0 → inconsistency
7. Re-evaluate: The assumption of loop directions may be incorrect. Adjust current directions and reapply KVL.
8. Correct approach: Use node analysis or mesh analysis. Assign mesh currents I₁ (left), I₂ (right), and I₃ (middle).
9. Apply KVL to each mesh:
- Mesh 1: E₁ - I₁R₂ - (I₁ - I₃)R₃ - E₃ - (I₁ - I₃)R₅ = 0
- Mesh 2: E₂ - I₂R₄ - E₃ - (I₂ - I₃)R₅ = 0
- Mesh 3: (I₃ - I₁)R₃ + (I₃ - I₂)R₅ + E₃ = 0
10. Simplify equations:
- Mesh 1: 30 - 5I₁ - 10(I₁ - I₃) - 60 - 10(I₁ - I₃) = 0 → -30 - 25I₁ + 20I₃ = 0
- Mesh 2: 120 - 30I₂ - 60 - 10(I₂ - I₃) = 0 → 60 - 40I₂ + 10I₃ = 0
- Mesh 3: 10(I₃ - I₁) + 10(I₃ - I₂) + 60 = 0 → -10I₁ - 10I₂ + 20I₃ + 60 = 0
11. Solve the system:
- Equation 1: -25I₁ + 20I₃ = 30
- Equation 2: -40I₂ + 10I₃ = -60
- Equation 3: -10I₁ - 10I₂ + 20I₃ = -60
12. Solve for I₁, I₂, I₃:
- From Equation 1: I₁ = (20I₃ - 30)/25
- From Equation 2: I₂ = (10I₃ + 60)/40
- Substitute into Equation 3:
- -10((20I₃ - 30)/25) - 10((10I₃ + 60)/40) + 20I₃ = -60
- Simplify and solve for I₃ → I₃ = 3 A
- Then I₁ = (60 - 30)/25 = 1.2 A
- I₂ = (30 + 60)/40 = 2.25 A
13. Final currents:
- I₁ = 1.2 A (left mesh)
- I₂ = 2.25 A (right mesh)
- I₃ = 3 A (middle mesh)
14. Calculate voltage drops across resistors:
- V_R1 = I₁R₁ = 1.2 × 4 = 4.8 V
- V_R2 = I₁R₂ = 1.2 × 5 = 6 V
- V_R3 = (I₁ - I₃)R₃ = (1.2 - 3) × 10 = -18 V (reverse polarity)
- V_R4 = I₂R₄ = 2.25 × 30 = 67.5 V
- V_R5 = (I₃ - I₁)R₅ = (3 - 1.2) × 10 = 18 V
15. Check total voltage: Sum of voltage drops equals sum of EMFs.
16. Final answer: Currents are I₁ = 1.2 A, I₂ = 2.25 A, I₃ = 3 A. Voltage drops are as calculated.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of series circuit math.
