Stray current...

In this circuit the solver is showing something weird at point A, whereby current in R1 is 11mA, yet R2 is 4mA... How is it calculating the 7mA disappearing (base current is uA's).

https://www.circuitlab.com/circuit/66eew73sdnps/autosave-2025-02-03t01_38_33_896z/

After rebuilding the point A net with an ammeter the issue goes away.

by daving
February 03, 2025

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