Question

If there are 5 branches and 4 nodes in graph, then the number of mesh equations that can be formed are?

(a) 2

(b) 4

(c) 6

(d) 8

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Answer 1

The correct answer is (a) 2

The explanation is: Number of mesh equations = B-(N-1). Given number of branches = 5 and number of nodes = 4. So Number of mesh equations = 5-(4-1) = 2.