If a network consists of 'n' number of principle nodes and 'b' numbers of branches. Then, mesh analysis becomes simpler than nodal analysis if 'n' is greater than
- A. b - 1
- B. b + 1
- C. b/2 - 1
- D. b/2 + 1
Answer: D. b/2 + 1
Explanation: Independent mesh equations = b − n + 1; nodal equations = n − 1. Mesh analysis has fewer equations when b − n + 1 < n − 1, i.e., n > b/2 + 1.