A constant current source supplies into junction

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Problem

A constant current source supplies

I_S = 6.0\,\text{A}

into junction

J_1

. The current splits into two paths carrying currents

I_1

(through a

2\,\Omega

resistor) and

I_2

(through a

3\,\Omega

resistor) before arriving at junction

J_2

. At

J_2

, an independent device draws

1.0\,\text{A}

out of the circuit. The remaining current passes through a

1\,\Omega

resistor back to the negative terminal of the sources, completing the circuit at junction

J_3

. What is the value of

I_2

? (a)

3.6\,\text{A}

(b)

2.4\,\text{A}

(c)

4.0\,\text{A}

(d)

2.0\,\text{A}