Circuit Analysis using KVL and KCL

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The discussion focuses on deriving the expression for the voltage ratio (Vo/Vs) in a circuit using Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) and Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL). The user provided values for resistors Rs1 (2.55kΩ) and Rs2 (3.70kΩ) and utilized the equations to express Vs and Vo in terms of Vp. The final derived ratio of Vo to Vs is 0.432, indicating a successful application of circuit analysis principles. The user acknowledged an initial misunderstanding regarding the current source in the circuit but ultimately corrected their approach.

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  • Understanding of Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL)
  • Familiarity with Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL)
  • Basic knowledge of circuit components, specifically resistors
  • Ability to manipulate algebraic equations for circuit analysis
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  • Study advanced applications of KVL and KCL in complex circuits
  • Learn about Thevenin's and Norton's theorems for circuit simplification
  • Explore the impact of varying resistor values on voltage ratios
  • Investigate the behavior of current sources in different circuit configurations
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Electrical engineering students, circuit designers, and anyone involved in analyzing and solving circuit problems using KVL and KCL.

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Homework Statement


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All variables are given by the circuit unless otherwise stated

a) Derive an expression for the ratio (Vo/Vs)

Homework Equations


KCL and KVL equations


The Attempt at a Solution



Rs1=2.55kΩ
-Vs+ .05Vo +(2.5kΩ/2.55kΩ)Vp = 0 where,

Vs = .05Vo + (2.5kΩ/2.55kΩ)Vp for the left circuit.

Then for the right circuit:

Rs2= 3.70kΩ where

.08Vp=iRs

i= .08Vp/3.70kΩ, so

Vo = iR
=(.08Vp/3.7kΩ)*20kΩ, solving for Vp gives me

Vp= Vo/.432 I then substituted this into my Vs equation and solved for (Vo/Vs) and was given a ratio of .432.

Now I am not sure if my approach to this problem is right but i think the logic in going this way seems right to me. Any help or criticism would be greatly appreciated.
 
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The 0.08Vp source is a current source. So Vo = -0.08Vp*Rs2 ...(note the direction of current flow implied by the source).
 
Yea I realized that its actually a current source and was able to solve the problem, my initial approach was totally off.
 

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