A loop current is an actual current in a branch.
A loop current is an actual current in a branch.
The first row of a certain determinant has the numbers 3 and 5. The second row has the numbers 7 and 2. The value of this determinant is
The first row of a certain determinant has the numbers 3 and 5. The second row has the numbers 7 and 2. The value of this determinant is
Using the mesh current method, find the branch current, IR1, in the above figure.

Using the mesh current method, find the branch current, IR1, in the above figure.

Find branch current IR2.

Find branch current IR2.

The expansion method for evaluating determinants is
The expansion method for evaluating determinants is
Third-order determinants are evaluated by the expansion method or by the cofactor method.
Third-order determinants are evaluated by the expansion method or by the cofactor method.
Generally, the mesh current method results in fewer equations than the node voltage method.
Generally, the mesh current method results in fewer equations than the node voltage method.
In assigning the direction of branch currents.
In assigning the direction of branch currents.
When assigning branch currents, you need not be concerned with the direction you choose.
When assigning branch currents, you need not be concerned with the direction you choose.
Find the node voltage VA.

Find the node voltage VA.

Find the node voltage VA.

Find the node voltage VA.

The mesh method can be applied to circuits with any number of loops.
The mesh method can be applied to circuits with any number of loops.
The mesh current method is based on Kirchhoff's current law.
The mesh current method is based on Kirchhoff's current law.
The branch current method uses.
The branch current method uses.
The node voltage method is based on Kirchhoff's voltage law.
The node voltage method is based on Kirchhoff's voltage law.
Second-order determinants are evaluated by subtracting the signed cross-products.
Second-order determinants are evaluated by subtracting the signed cross-products.
What is the voltage drop across R1?

What is the voltage drop across R1?

What is the current through R2?

What is the current through R2?

The branch current method is based on Kirchhoff's voltage law and Kirchhoff's current law.
The branch current method is based on Kirchhoff's voltage law and Kirchhoff's current law.