Mesh Current Analysis
1. Find out the number of mesh loops: From the circuit, we can see two independent mesh loops: Mesh 1 (Left Loop): (V1, R1, R2, R3) Mesh 2 (Right Loop):…
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1. Find out the number of mesh loops:
From the circuit, we can see two independent mesh loops:
Mesh 1 (Left Loop): (V1, R1, R2, R3)
Mesh 2 (Right Loop): (V2, R3, R4, R5)
So, the number of mesh loops = 2.
2. Find out the current flow direction in every mesh loop:
We assume clockwise (CW) current flow in each loop unless otherwise specified:
Mesh 1: Current ( I1 ) flows clockwise (CW).
Mesh 2: Current ( I2 ) flows clockwise (CW).
Both currents ( I1 ) and ( I2 ) interact at ( R3 ).
3. Find out all resistors’ polarity in every mesh loop:
The polarity across each resistor is determined by the current direction:
What's inside
- 2× Battery
- 5× Resistor (1 Ω, 2 Ω, 4 Ω, 5 Ω)
- Measured with Voltmeter/Ammeter
