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I need help determining if the currents flowing through Resistors 1, 3 and 4 match up with my measured values shown, using KCL.

### Electrical Circuit Analysis

The image depicts an electrical circuit with a voltage source and three resistors. The circuit is used to demonstrate current distribution and measurement using ammeters.

#### Components:

- **Voltage Source (V1):** 
  - Provides a constant voltage of 10V.

- **Resistors:**
  - **R1:** 500Ω
  - **R2:** 1500Ω
  - **R3:** 1000Ω
  - **R4:** 1000Ω

#### Multimeters:

- **XMM1:** Measures the total current flowing from the voltage source.
  - **Reading:** 6.667 mA

- **XMM2:** Measures the current through the branch containing R3.
  - **Reading:** 3.333 mA

- **XMM3:** Measures the current through the branch containing R4.
  - **Reading:** 3.333 mA

#### Circuit Explanation:

1. **Voltage Source (V1):** 
   - Supplies 10V to the circuit.
  
2. **Current Flow:**
   - The current divides at Node A, with part of it flowing through R1 and another part dividing equally between R3 and R4.

3. **Node A:**
   - This is a junction where the current divides.

4. **Measurement Readings:**
   - The total current from V1 is measured as 6.667 mA by XMM1.
   - The current splits equally into the branches containing R3 and R4, each branch carrying 3.333 mA, confirmed by XMM2 and XMM3.

This setup is a classic example of current division in a parallel circuit, illustrating Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff’s circuit laws in practical applications.
Transcribed Image Text:### Electrical Circuit Analysis The image depicts an electrical circuit with a voltage source and three resistors. The circuit is used to demonstrate current distribution and measurement using ammeters. #### Components: - **Voltage Source (V1):** - Provides a constant voltage of 10V. - **Resistors:** - **R1:** 500Ω - **R2:** 1500Ω - **R3:** 1000Ω - **R4:** 1000Ω #### Multimeters: - **XMM1:** Measures the total current flowing from the voltage source. - **Reading:** 6.667 mA - **XMM2:** Measures the current through the branch containing R3. - **Reading:** 3.333 mA - **XMM3:** Measures the current through the branch containing R4. - **Reading:** 3.333 mA #### Circuit Explanation: 1. **Voltage Source (V1):** - Supplies 10V to the circuit. 2. **Current Flow:** - The current divides at Node A, with part of it flowing through R1 and another part dividing equally between R3 and R4. 3. **Node A:** - This is a junction where the current divides. 4. **Measurement Readings:** - The total current from V1 is measured as 6.667 mA by XMM1. - The current splits equally into the branches containing R3 and R4, each branch carrying 3.333 mA, confirmed by XMM2 and XMM3. This setup is a classic example of current division in a parallel circuit, illustrating Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff’s circuit laws in practical applications.
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