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OpenStudy (anonymous):

in mesh analysis,first we have to assume independent mesh currents and apply KVL..what to do if there is an independent current source?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

If there's an independent current source, it'll give you some extra information that you can use. For example, if you have a current source that supplies 3 A, you could know that \[i_3 = 3 A\] or that \[i_4-i_1 = 3A\] depending on your circuit.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but i have to multiply current by resistance to form kvl eqns...so what to do if there is no resistance?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

|dw:1360317394812:dw| Take this simple example: While I've drawn two loop currents, only one of them is unknown. We already know that \[i_2 = I_S\] So if we apply KVL, we get the following equation: \[R_1 \cdot i_1 + R_2 \cdot (-i_1+i_2) = 0 \] Filling in what we already know, you'll get: \[ R_1 \cdot i_1 + R_2 \cdot (-i_1+I_S) = i_1 \cdot (R_1 - R_2) + R_2 \cdot I_S = 0\] One equation, with one unknown, so it's solvable.

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