CIRCUIT ANALYSIS: Use source transformation to find the Voltage Vo

[VinnyCee]

Homework Statement

Use source transformation to find the voltage V_x in the circuit below.

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/5150/chapter4problem24ij9.jpg

Homework Equations

V_S\,=\,i_S\,R

i_S\,=\,\frac{V_S}{R}

KCL, KVL, v = i R, super-node?

The Attempt at a Solution

I transform the independdant current source on top first.

V_S\,=\,(3\,A)\,(10\Omega)\,=\,30\,V

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Then I transform the V.C.C.S. on the right.

V_S\,=\,(2\,V_x)\,(10\Omega)\,=\,20\,V_x

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Then I combine the two resistors in series.

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/5192/chapter4problem24part4bx8.jpg


Here I am stuck, how do I proceed?

 

[SGT]

Since all your elements are in series, the current is the same.
What is Vx in terms of this current?
Replace this value in the controlled source and equate.

 

[VinnyCee]

v\,=\,i\,R

V_x\,=\,i\,(8\Omega)\,=\,8\,i

20\,V_x\,=\,20\,(8\,i)\,=\,160\,i

But how do I find i?

 

[SGT]

v\,=\,i\,R

V_x\,=\,i\,(8\Omega)\,=\,8\,i

20\,V_x\,=\,20\,(8\,i)\,=\,160\,i

But how do I find i?

Use KVL:

-40 + 8i - 30 + 160i = 0

 

[VinnyCee]

So we have

168\,i\,=\,70

i\,=\,\frac{70}{168}\,A

Now use the i to find the V_x.

V_x\,=\,I\,R\,=\,\left(\frac{70}{168}\,A\right)\,(8\Omega)\,=\,\frac{10}{3}\,V

V_x\,=\,\frac{10}{3}\,V\,\approx\,3.33\,V <----- Right?

 

[SGT]

So we have

168\,i\,=\,70

i\,=\,\frac{70}{168}\,A

Now use the i to find the V_x.

V_x\,=\,I\,R\,=\,\left(\frac{70}{168}\right)\,(8\Omega)\,=\,\frac{10}{3}\,V

V_x\,=\,\frac{10}{3}\,V\,\approx\,3.33\,V <----- Right?

Seems OK to me.

 

[ms1234]

Use KVL:

-40 + 8i - 30 + 160i = 0

Why aren't we adding the voltage across he 20Ohm resister? The equation should read -40 + 8i - 30 + 20i + 160i = 0 right?

 

[bigb_bilal]

yup very rite, we do need to include that 20i, otherwise the answer is wrong!

 

[tajiknomi]

The Correct answer is :-

Using KVL (Clockwise) for Loop, we get...

-40 + Vx - 30 + 20i+ 20Vx = 0

21Vx + 20i = 70. // i = Vx/8

21Vx + 20(Vx/8) = 70

Vx ( 21 + 20/8) = 70

Vx = 2.97 Approx (3v)