Application of Linear Algebra in Electrical Circuit
Application of Linear Algebra in Electrical Circuit
Application of Linear Algebra in Electrical Circuit
Current flow in a simple electrical network can be described by a system of linear equations. A voltage source such as a battery forces a current of electrons to flow through the network. When the current passes through a resistor such as a light bulb or motor, some of the voltage is used up; by Ohms law, this voltage drop across a resistor is given by
where the voltage V I measured in volts, the resistance R in ohms (denoted by ), and the current flow I in amperes.
The currents i2 and i3 are flowing into the junction. While i1 and i4 flow out of it. Kirchhoff's Junction Rule yields the following equation: i2 + i3 = i1 + i4
V IR R1 30, R2 10
V 0
V IR R1 5, R2 4, R3 5
V 0
Find the currents i1,i2,i3 in the electrical circuit of Figure above if the voltage of the battery is E=6V and the resistance R1=2, R2=2 and R3=1 each. By the first law we have I1-I2-I3=0 from the branch point A. Applying the second law to look L1 yields 6 - I1R1 - I2R2=0 hands 2I1+2I2=6. Likewise, looks
Solution There are four ways to solve this equation using matrices: Inverse method ( Ax = D ) Gaussian Elimination Gauss Jordan Elimination Cramers Rule
Inverse Method