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Altairs said:Homework Statement
Title says it all. Question is attached.
Homework Equations
Simple KCLs, KVLs etc
The Attempt at a Solution
What I don't get is that isn't [tex]I_{R_{4}} = \frac{R_{3}}{R_{3}+R_{4}} * I1[/tex]
The potential across current source refers to the difference in electric potential between two points in a circuit that are connected by a current source. It is typically measured in volts and represents the amount of work required to move a unit of electric charge from one point to another.
The potential across current source is directly proportional to the current flowing through it. This means that as the current increases, the potential across the current source also increases. Similarly, as the current decreases, the potential across the current source decreases.
No, the potential across current source is always a positive value. This is because current sources always flow in the same direction and the potential difference is defined as the difference in potential between two points with respect to the direction of current flow.
A change in resistance will cause a change in the potential across current source. This is because according to Ohm's Law, the potential difference (V) is equal to the current (I) multiplied by the resistance (R). So, as the resistance increases, the potential across current source also increases.
The potential across current source is an important value in circuit analysis as it helps to determine the flow of current in a circuit. It is also used to calculate the power dissipated by the current source and to analyze the behavior of other circuit components connected in series or parallel with the current source.