Problem 1.9 For the circuit in Fig. P1.

9:
(a) Identify and label all distinct nodes.
(b) Which of those nodes are extraordinary nodes?
(c) Identify all combinations of 2 or more circuit elements that are connected in
series.
(d) Identify pairs of circuit elements that are connected in parallel.

4A

3Ω 6Ω

2Ω
2Ω + 4Ω
_ 48 V

Figure P1.9: Circuit for Problem 1.9.

Solution:
4A

3Ω b 6Ω
a c
2Ω
2Ω d 4Ω
+
_ 48 V

e
Fig. P1.9 (a)

(a) Nodes identified in Fig. P1.9(a).

(b) Nodes a, b, c, and e are extraordinary.
(c) Series connections: 2 Ω and 48 V.
(d) Parallel connections: None.

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