Ac analysis with dependent source

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The discussion revolves around solving for the current I1 in an AC circuit with a dependent source, involving an independent AC voltage source, an inductor, and a capacitor. Participants highlight the need for accurate complex values for the independent supply and suggest using mesh analysis for clarity. There is confusion regarding the sign conventions and the correct representation of the voltage source's frequency. The calculations presented show discrepancies, particularly in the impedance values used for the capacitor and the independent source. Ultimately, the correct answer for I1 is noted as 0.33mA at 171.9 degrees, indicating the importance of precise calculations in AC circuit analysis.
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Homework Statement


Determine I1

independent AC voltage source 10 cos 10^5t
inductor 60mH
capacitor 5nF
dependent voltage controlled voltage source 3Vx



Homework Equations


KVL & KCL


The Attempt at a Solution



<br /> \begin{array}{l}<br /> - 7.071 + 6000I_1 - j6000I_3 = 0 \\ <br /> I_3 = I_1 - I_2 \\ <br /> - 7.071 + 6000I_1 - j6000(I_1 - I_2 ) = 0 \\ <br /> j6000(I_1 - I_2 ) + 3v_x - j2000 = 0 \\ <br /> v_x = 6000I_1 \\ <br /> - 7.071 + 6000I_1 - j6000(I_1 - I_2 ) = 0 \\ <br /> j6000(I_1 - I_2 ) + 3(6000I_1 ) - j2000 = 0 \\ <br /> 24000I_1 = 7.071 + j2000 \\ <br /> I_1 = (2.94625 \times 10^{ - 4} ) + j0.083333 \\ <br /> I_1 = 0.0833\angle 89.79^o \\ <br /> \end{array}<br />

The answer for I1 is given as 0.33mA @ 171.9 degrees

Could someone help me here please, gone over this for a couple hours still stumped.
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Quickly going through your attempt, all I can spot is that your complex value for the independent supply is incorrect. cos(x)=sin(x+pi/2)...

One sure-fire way to get it is to use mesh method.
 
If I convert to the frequency domain and have my voltage as my zero phase reference it shouldn't matter should it? ie voltage 7.071 V @ 0degrees

I thought what I tried was mesh loop analysis.
 
Yes, of course you can calculate it as cos as the reference. But in that case you need to start playing with the signs a bit more due to the definition of inductor and capacitor.

And by mesh method I meant using the matrix form. You only get 2x2 matrix, which is easy to deal with.

Edit: Going more in-depth to your calculations, looks like your sign convention differs from mine. Can you explain the method how you got rows 1 and 4? Especially in row 4 why do you only use the impedance of the capacitor or is it a typo? And is the voltage source given as 10cos(10^5t), because in the picture the frequency is 15.9kHz, which would give w=31831pi?
 
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