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In the circuit V2 = 2 V and I1 = 2 amp. The value of Is is given by—
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Correct Option: B
This problem can be easily solve by using superposition theorem
Case I. Take current source, the circuit becomes
I1 = Is × | = | | (2 + 1 + 1 || 1) | 2 + 3 / 2 |
= | amp. | 7 |
Case II. Take voltage source, the circuit becomes

I = | Req |
where Req = equivalent resistance as seen from the terminal AB
R eq = 3 || 1 + 1 = | + 1 = | | 4 | 4 |
V = 2V
I = | = | amp. | 7/4 | 7 |
I 2 = 1 × | = | . | = | | 1 + 3 | 7 | 4 | 7 |
Now, the net current I = I1 + I2
I = | + | | 7 | 7 |
But given that
I = 2 = | + | | 7 | 7 |
or 14 – 2 = 3 Is
or Is = 4 amp.