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Three currents i1, i2 and i3 are meets at a node. If i1 = 10 sin(400t + 60°) A and i2 = 10 sin(400t - 60°) A then i3

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Three currents i1, i2 and i3 are meets at a node. If i1 = 10 sin(400t + 60°) A and i2 = 10 sin(400t - 60°) A then i3
  • A0
  • B10 sin 400t A
  • C-10 sin 400t A
  • D-5√3 sin 400t A
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i1 = 10 sin(400t + 60°) A = 10∠60°

i2 = 10 sin(400t - 60°) A = 10∠-60°

Sum of three currents = 0

i1 + i2 + i3 = 0

⇒ 10∠60° + 10∠-60° + i3 = 0

⇒ 10 cos 60° + 10 sin 60° + 10 cos 60° - 10 sin 60° + i3 = 0

⇒ i3 = -10∠0°

⇒ i3 = -10 sin 400t A