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  1. In the circuit V2 = 2 V and I1 = 2 amp. The value of Is is given by—
    1. 2
    2. 4
    3. 5
    4. 6
Correct Option: B

This problem can be easily solve by using superposition theorem
Case I. Take current source, the circuit becomes

I1 = Is ×
(1 + 1 || 1)
=
Is . 3 / 2

(2 + 1 + 1 || 1)2 + 3 / 2

=
3 Is
amp.
7

Case II. Take voltage source, the circuit becomes

I =
V
Req

where Req = equivalent resistance as seen from the terminal AB
R eq = 3 || 1 + 1 =
3
+ 1 =
7

44

V = 2V
I =
2
=
8
amp.
7/47

I 2 = 1 ×
1
=
8
.
1
=
2

1 + 3747

Now, the net current I = I1 + I2
I =
3Is
+
2

77

But given that
I = 2 =
3Is
+
2

77
or 7 × 2 = 3 Is + 2
or 14 – 2 = 3 Is
or Is = 4 amp.



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