Exercise

Apply KVL to find the values of ia and ib for the circuit shown in Figure 8.3.

Figure 8.3 Circuit

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Solution:

Apply KVL for both loops and solve for the currents ia and ib . We assume a clockwise direction for each current.


Rewriting the equation


Solve for ia and ib using determinants:






Both currents are in the assumed direction since they are positive.

               

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