Engineering ANOTHER simple circuit analysis question

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The discussion revolves around a circuit analysis homework question, specifically parts (a), (b), and (c). The user struggles with parts (a) and (b) but calculates Vo as 9.33V for part (c) by simplifying the circuit with parallel resistors. There is uncertainty about whether Vo should only be expressed in terms of Io. Participants suggest using Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL) and drawing current paths to clarify the analysis for part (a). The resolution of parts (a) and (b) is deemed necessary to confirm the accuracy of the answer for part (c).
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Homework Statement


the question can be found here: http://www.mailfreeonline.com/uploader/5731C3EE.jpg


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


i couldn't do parts a and b.

part c:
i added resistors in parallel and somehow got a value that Vo = 9.33V (part of the circuit above the 2A current source simplifies to a current sources of 5A and the lower part to a resistor of 4/3). surely i should only be able to find Vo in terms of Io...

could someone please show me how to do part (a) and confirm my answer for part (c)?
 
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ABoul said:

Homework Statement


the question can be found here: http://www.mailfreeonline.com/uploader/5731C3EE.jpg


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


i couldn't do parts a and b.

part c:
i added resistors in parallel and somehow got a value that Vo = 9.33V (part of the circuit above the 2A current source simplifies to a current sources of 5A and the lower part to a resistor of 4/3). surely i should only be able to find Vo in terms of Io...

could someone please show me how to do part (a) and confirm my answer for part (c)?

So what's the bottleneck in a)?
 
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looks like the only way to confirm the answer for (c) is to do part (a) and (b) first. =]

like what misgfool said, what's the bottleneck in (a)? try drawing the currents across the resistors, and do KCL like before.
 

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