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Use Kirchhoff's rules to find the current in each of the four resistors in the circuit shown below (see the attachment). Also, calculate the voltage drop across each of the four resistors.

See attached file for a diagram that accompanies this solution.

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This posting involves a problem about circuits. This solution helps with a problem requiring use of Kirchoff's rules. Step by step calculations are provided in this solution. A detailed diagram is included as part of the answer.

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Problem: Use Kirchhoff's rules to find the current in each of the four resistors in the circuit shown below (see the attachment). Also, calculate the voltage drop across each of the four resistors.

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Please refer to the attachment for diagrams to go along with the solution.

There are three loops in the circuit viz. ABCDA, EFGCE and ABGFEDA. Out of these only two loops are independent (the third can be derived ...

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