184_notes:examples:week6_node_rule

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Suppose you have the circuit below. Nodes are labeled for simplicity of discussion. you are given a few values: I1=8 A, I2=3 A, and I3=4 A. Determine all other currents in the circuit, using the Current Node Rule. Draw the direction of the current as well.

Circuit with Nodes

Facts

  • I1=8 A, I2=3 A, and I3=4 A.
  • I1, I2, and I3 are directed as pictured.

Lacking

  • All other currents (including their directions).

Approximations & Assumptions

  • The current is not changing.
  • All current in the circuit arises from other currents in the circuit.

Representations

  • We represent the situation with diagram given.
  • We represent the Node Rule as Iin=Iout.

Let's start with node A. Incoming current is I1, and outgoing current is $

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