Question

Solve the circuit shown in the figure above, also explain how you did it

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Using Kirchhoff's laws, we can solve for the current i:

At the node where the 2Ω and 4Ω resistors meet, the current is split into two branches, i and i1. Applying Kirchhoff's current law (KCL), we have:

i + i1 = 12/2 = 6 A

At the loop with the 2Ω, 4Ω, and 5Ω resistors, applying Kirchhoff's voltage law (KVL), we have:

-20 + 2i + 4i1 + 5i1 = 0

-20 + 6i1 + 2i = 0

6i1 + 2i = 20

3i1 + i = 10

We can solve this system of equations by substitution, which gives:

i = 2 A

Therefore, the current through the 2Ω resistor is 2 A. The answer is (A) 2 A.