Question

Circuits

Hello,

I was wondering how I could find the currents going through the circuit (I'm not sure how I can simplify the circuit.)

I figure if I know the currents, I can find the voltages going through the nodes X1 and X2.

Do I need to do this (find the currents) or Is there another way from me to get these nodal voltages?

R1, R2, and Vs are known

Answer 1

Use nodal analysis or mesh analysis. Tag me when you return and we can discuss.

Answer 2

If you know the resistance I would you mesh analysis.

Answer 3

Also where are you defining ground?

Answer 4

@raffle_snaffle
I'm not sure where I would define ground in this circuit, but I could definitely see using mesh analysis (although the calculations would be very long, so I'm trying to see if there's a shorter way or if I will have to use mesh)

Answer 5

Actually can I use nodal? Because I would need to have an independent current source

Answer 6

Help:
Is there an easier way for me to find the voltages at nodes X1 and X2?

Answer 7

@radar

Answer 8

There are too many resistors for me to untangle, even combining the series resistors R1 and R2 which occur at three different locations. It appears that there is a possibility that 2 of the resistors R2 might be taken out with out affecting it. I think I am getting to old for this.

Answer 9

Only if that R2 right above the battery wasn't there..

Answer 10

Theres no symmetry in this circuit guess u gotta apply loop law all over and that will be very lengthy

Answer 11

Redrawing: while reducing the number of resistors, it doesn't enlighten me on the method I should use.