Help with Supernode Problem: V's, Solutions and More

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The discussion centers around a user's confusion regarding a supernode problem in circuit analysis, specifically how to apply mesh analysis and where to place voltage values (V's). The user shares equations related to their circuit but struggles with the application of Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL) instead of Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL). Participants suggest drawing the circuit, identifying meshes, and writing KVL equations to solve for the unknowns. The user is advised to solve for V1 to subsequently determine Io. The conversation emphasizes the importance of correctly applying mesh analysis to resolve the circuit problem effectively.
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You can start by studying this: http://www.calvin.edu/~svleest/circuitExamples/NodeVoltageMeshCurrent/
This should enable you to give your problem a try and ask more specific questions.
 
MTSFTS said:
I have a hard time understanding what I am doing here but that is what i got so far.
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/21/circuits.jpg/

V1-v2=8
[(V1-4)/6]+(v1/12)+(v2/12)-2=0

Where does i0 come into place?

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The problem states that you should use the mesh analysis method. It looks like you're trying to do some sort of KCL node equations instead.

Draw the circuit, identify the meshes (loops), and "walk around" the meshes writing down the KVL mesh equations as you go. What do you get for the two equations?
 
MTSFTS said:
That was the wrong picture i put up the first time,

The correct one is the one on my most recent post:

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/21/circuits.jpg/

Ah. I see.

Well, it looks as though you've got correct equations. Solve for V1 and then you can determine Io.
 
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