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Calculate the mesh currents I1 and I2 flowing in the first and second meshes respectively.(a) 1.75A, 1.25A(b) 0.5A, 2.5A(c) 2.3A, 0.3A(d) 3.2A, 6.5AI got this question during an internship interview.My question is based upon Mesh Analysis in section Network Theorems of Basic Electrical Engineering

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The correct ANSWER is (a) 1.75A, 1.25A

For explanation I WOULD say: In this circuit, we have a super mesh present.

Let I1 and I2 be the currents in loops in clockwise direction. The two mesh equations are:

I2-I1=3

-5I1-3I2=5

Solving these equations simultaneously, we get I1 = -1.75A and I2 = 1.25A.

Since no specific direction given so currents in loop 1 and loop 2 are 1.75A and 1.25A respectively.



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