Finding 2 Unknown Currents and Voltage with Resistance

mardi 29 octobre 2013

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

Find V, I1, I2 and the power of the 6Ω resistor:



Known:

R1=6Ω

R2=3Ω

Iknown1=8

Iknown2=2

RTotal=2Ω



2. Relevant equations

P=V2/R

P=IV

V=IR



3. The attempt at a solution

To be honest, I've been staring at the problem for hours not knowing where to begin. I thought I'd start with a KCL equation to find I1 and I2, but I'm left with too many unknowns to continue on.

I tried using a point above the 6Ω resistor as a node to find the KCL: Using V1 as my voltage at the node.

-8 -I1+I2=0

= (V1-V)/3 = 8+(V1-V)/6

= V1=V+48

But I don't believe I'm setting up the equation right in the first place.






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