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The discussion revolves around resolving a circuit problem involving an independent current source and its voltage drop. The participant initially struggles with the relationship between the current source and the power source, noting their parallel configuration. After applying Kirchhoff's voltage law, they calculate a voltage of 85 volts, which is confirmed by another participant. The calculations involve node analysis and current laws, leading to the conclusion that the current is 6 amps. The thread highlights the importance of circuit laws in determining voltage and current relationships.
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Hello all. I am doing a basic circuit problem but ran got into a bind. I have a independent current source and need help finding the voltage drop of that current source. I did some research and found that current sources will always carry the same voltage as the power source no matter what's in between. However this independent current source as a voltage dependent on the same node as the current source, but the power source is parallel to the current source. Thanks in advance!

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Hi csmith23,

I am also learning circuits right now and so I could be wrong, but have you tried applying Kirchoffs' voltage law around the first loop?
 
I did that shortly after posting this. And I got 85 volts. Can anyone confirm if that is correct?
 
Yep! I got the same answer.

$$V_A=V_x+4V_y+10i=4+4(5)+10(6)=85V$$
I got $i=6$ by applying KCL around the first node.
 

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