Mesh and Node analysis
Q1) In the circuit shown in Figure 53 determine all branch currents and the voltage across the
5 Ω resistor by loop current analysis.
Hint.
i1 = 3.3784A, i2 = −0.541A, iab = 3.3784A, ieb = −i2 = 0.541A, ibc = i1 − i2 = 3.3784 −
(−0.541) = 3.9194A,
voltage across the 5 Ω resistor is 5ibc = 19.597V
Q2. In the circuit shown in Figure 3 determine the mesh currents i1, i2, i3.
Hint. i1 = 3A i2 = 2A i3 = 3A
Q3. In the circuit shown in determine all branch currents by mesh current analysis.
Hint. Determine i1 and i2.
i1 = 4.42A and i2 = 2.769A
Q4. In the circuit shown in Figure determine the current Ix
Hint.
For the given circuit there is current source, to apply KVL current source has to be converted
into voltage source. The modified circuit is as shown in Figure:
i1 = 9.26A, i2 = 2.79A, i3 = −3.97A
Q5. In the circuit shown in Figure 7 determine all branch currents by mesh current analysis.
Hint.
Converting current source to voltage source and then 10 Ω is in series with 5 Ω. The redrawn
circuit is as shown in Figure
I1= 1.9428A, i2= -1.6A, i3= -4.2285A
Q6. ) In the circuit shown in Figure, determine all branch currents by mesh current analysis.
Hint.
Step1: Converting 100V voltage source to current source and then 10 Ω is in parallel with
current source. The redrawn circuit is as shown in Figure:
Step2: 10 A current source and 10 A current source are in parallel which are added and become
20 A
Step3: Converting 20 A current source to voltage source and then 10 Ω is in series with voltage
source. The redrawn circuit is as shown in Figure
Apply mesh analysis and calculate i1, i2, i3
i1 = 8.997A i2 = 3.97A i3 = 2.941A
Node Analysis
Steps to find a current flowing in a circuit using Node Analysis
1. Identify nodes in a circuit and Label all the nodes.
2. Select one of node as reference node.
3. Apply KCL to each node.
4. Branch currents can be calculated using node voltages
Q1. In the circuit shown in Figure, determine all branch currents by node analysis.
Ans. Current through 8Ω resistor : 4.42A
Current through 6Ω resistor : 2.77A
Current through 4Ω resistor : 1.65A
Q2. In the circuit shown in Figure, determine all branch currents and the voltage across the 5
Ω resistor by node analysis.
Hint. The circuit is labeled by nodes which is as shown in Figure:
Current through 3 Ω and 6 Ω resistor : -3.37A
Current through 2 Ω and 8Ω resistor: -0.541A
Current through 5 Ω resistor : 3.918
Voltage across 5 Ω resistor is : 19.59V
