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**Problem 5: Calculate \(i_3\) Using the Current Divider Rule**

The image above is a circuit diagram with the following components and connections:

- The circuit contains a current source supplying 0.5 A.
- There are multiple resistors with the following resistances: 120Ω, 40Ω, 10Ω, 60Ω, 20Ω, and 80Ω.
- The resistors are arranged in a network with certain parallel and series configurations:
  - The 120Ω and 40Ω resistors are in parallel.
  - This parallel combination is in series with the 10Ω resistor.
  - The combined series-parallel setup is in parallel with the two series groups: one with 60Ω and 20Ω resistors, and the other with a single 80Ω resistor.
- The objective is to calculate the current \(i_3\) through the 40Ω resistor using the current divider rule.

**Explanation of Current Divider Rule:**

The current divider rule is used to determine the current flowing through a particular branch in a parallel circuit. It is given by:

\[
i_x = \frac{R_{total}}{R_x} \times i_{total}
\]

where:
- \(i_x\) is the current through the branch of interest.
- \(R_{total}\) is the equivalent resistance of the total parallel network.
- \(R_x\) is the resistance of the branch of interest.
- \(i_{total}\) is the total current entering the parallel network. 

Apply this rule to determine \(i_3\).
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem 5: Calculate \(i_3\) Using the Current Divider Rule** The image above is a circuit diagram with the following components and connections: - The circuit contains a current source supplying 0.5 A. - There are multiple resistors with the following resistances: 120Ω, 40Ω, 10Ω, 60Ω, 20Ω, and 80Ω. - The resistors are arranged in a network with certain parallel and series configurations: - The 120Ω and 40Ω resistors are in parallel. - This parallel combination is in series with the 10Ω resistor. - The combined series-parallel setup is in parallel with the two series groups: one with 60Ω and 20Ω resistors, and the other with a single 80Ω resistor. - The objective is to calculate the current \(i_3\) through the 40Ω resistor using the current divider rule. **Explanation of Current Divider Rule:** The current divider rule is used to determine the current flowing through a particular branch in a parallel circuit. It is given by: \[ i_x = \frac{R_{total}}{R_x} \times i_{total} \] where: - \(i_x\) is the current through the branch of interest. - \(R_{total}\) is the equivalent resistance of the total parallel network. - \(R_x\) is the resistance of the branch of interest. - \(i_{total}\) is the total current entering the parallel network. Apply this rule to determine \(i_3\).
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