Long answer·Hard exam skill (4/5)·Calculator allowed
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1/5 - Foundational
Warm-up setup; checks one basic idea.
2/5 - Routine exam skill
Normal syllabus skill; usually one main rule or interpretation.
3/5 - Standard multi-step
Exam-style problem with multiple steps or a common trap.
4/5 - Hard exam skill
High-end exam problem; combines methods carefully.
5/5 - Challenge
Stretch problem beyond normal exam pressure.
Question
Use Kirchhoff's rules for the two-loop circuit shown. Mesh currents and are taken clockwise as marked.
Total: 5 marks
(a) Write the two mesh equations. (2 marks)
(b) Solve for and . (2 marks)
(c) Find the magnitude and direction of current through the shared resistor. (1 mark)
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