In the circuit shown below, VS1, VS2, Ra, Rb, Rc, and Rd are known values. For these values, the calculated mesh currents are i₁ = 9 A, i2 = 1 A, and i3 = 4 A. Given this information calculate the value of the current ib in amperes.

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### Circuit Analysis Problem

In the circuit shown below, \( V_{S1}, V_{S2}, R_a, R_b, R_c, \) and \( R_d \) are known values. For these values, the calculated mesh currents are \( i_1 = 9 \, \text{A}, i_2 = 1 \, \text{A}, \) and \( i_3 = 4 \, \text{A}. \) Given this information, calculate the value of the current \( i_b \) in amperes.

#### Circuit Diagram Explanation

- The circuit contains two voltage sources, \( V_{S1} \) and \( V_{S2} \).
- There are four resistors in the circuit: \( R_a, R_b, R_c, \) and \( R_d \).
- Three mesh currents are defined as:
  - \( i_1 \) flows in the mesh containing \( V_{S1} \) and \( R_a \).
  - \( i_2 \) flows in the mesh containing \( R_b \) and part of \( R_c \).
  - \( i_3 \) flows in the mesh containing \( V_{S2} \) and \( R_d \).
- The current \( i_b \) is of interest and is flowing through \( R_b \).

To find \( i_b \), apply mesh current analysis rules using the given mesh currents \( i_1, i_2, \) and \( i_3 \).
Transcribed Image Text:### Circuit Analysis Problem In the circuit shown below, \( V_{S1}, V_{S2}, R_a, R_b, R_c, \) and \( R_d \) are known values. For these values, the calculated mesh currents are \( i_1 = 9 \, \text{A}, i_2 = 1 \, \text{A}, \) and \( i_3 = 4 \, \text{A}. \) Given this information, calculate the value of the current \( i_b \) in amperes. #### Circuit Diagram Explanation - The circuit contains two voltage sources, \( V_{S1} \) and \( V_{S2} \). - There are four resistors in the circuit: \( R_a, R_b, R_c, \) and \( R_d \). - Three mesh currents are defined as: - \( i_1 \) flows in the mesh containing \( V_{S1} \) and \( R_a \). - \( i_2 \) flows in the mesh containing \( R_b \) and part of \( R_c \). - \( i_3 \) flows in the mesh containing \( V_{S2} \) and \( R_d \). - The current \( i_b \) is of interest and is flowing through \( R_b \). To find \( i_b \), apply mesh current analysis rules using the given mesh currents \( i_1, i_2, \) and \( i_3 \).
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