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1.17 For the circuit shown in Fig. P1.17, find the current in each of the three resistors and the ...
1.17 For the circuit shown in Fig. P1.17, find the current in each of the three resistors and the voltage (with respect to ground) at their common node using two methods: (a) Loop Equations: Define branch currents \( I_{1} \) and \( I_{2} \) in \( R_{1} \) and \( R_{2} \), respectively; write two equations; and solve them. (b) Node Equation: Define the node voltage \( V \) at the common node; write a single equation; and solve it. Which method do you prefer? Why?