in mesh analysis,first we have to assume independent mesh currents and apply KVL..what to do if there is an independent current source?
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.
but i have to multiply current by resistance to form kvl eqns...so what to do if there is no resistance?
|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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