Question

Find current through R2 resistor. (a) 3 (b) 3.25 (c) 3.5 (d) 3.75 The question was asked in examination. Question is from Mesh Analysis in chapter Methods of Analyzing Circuits of Network Theory Select the correct answer from above options network theory questions and answers, network theory questions pdf, network theory question bank, network theory gate questions and answers pdf, mcq on network theory pdf, gate network theory questions and solutions, network theory mcq Test , ies network theory questions, Network theory Questions for GATE EC Exam, Network Theory MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)

Answer 1

Right choice is (d) 3.75 For explanation: Applying mesh analysis, 5(I1) + 2(I1-I2) = 10. 10(I2) + 2(I2-I1) + 40 = 0. On solving, I1 = 0.5A, I2 = -3.25A. So current through R2 resistor is 0.5-(-3.25) = 3.75 A.