How Do Dependent Sources Affect Voltage and Power Calculations in Circuits?

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The discussion focuses on calculating voltage and power in circuits with dependent sources, specifically referencing a 2001 exam. The answer key indicates that the voltage output in a circuit with a dependent source is -2 V, and a 60-ohm resistor dissipates 15 W. Participants analyze the calculations for a 10 mA current source delivering 100 µW and question the methodology behind these results. Key equations discussed include Ohm's Law and power dissipation formulas.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of dependent sources in electrical circuits
  • Familiarity with Ohm's Law and power calculations
  • Knowledge of circuit analysis techniques
  • Ability to interpret and analyze circuit diagrams
NEXT STEPS
  • Study dependent source analysis in circuit theory
  • Learn about power dissipation in resistive circuits
  • Explore advanced circuit analysis techniques such as nodal and mesh analysis
  • Review the application of Thevenin's and Norton's theorems in circuit simplification
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Electrical engineering students, circuit designers, and anyone involved in analyzing or designing circuits with dependent sources will benefit from this discussion.

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Homework Statement



I am reviewing an exam which is from the 2001 of my class

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The answer key states for no. 10 the answer is
Voltage out in circuit with dependent source is -2 V.and for no. 11 is
60-ohms resistor in single big loop dissipates 15 W

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution



Problem is how do they get these numbers, the question seems to be really simple... can someone guide me
 
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-EquinoX- said:

Homework Statement



I am reviewing an exam which is from the 2001 of my class

http://img191.imageshack.us/i/79549579.jpg/
http://img200.imageshack.us/i/53295341.jpg/

The answer key states for no. 10 the answer is
10mA current source (in parallel with R and dep current source) delivers 100uW

and for no. 11 is
60-ohms resistor in single big loop dissipates 15 W

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



Problem is how do they get these numbers, the question seems to be really simple... can someone guide me

The attachments didn't seem to work...
 
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I fixed it now.

For no. 10, my guess is that v0 is 0.04V, as 10mA has to equal to the dependent source which is 0.25v0. Is this true?

For no. 11, p = v^2/R, so why isn't it just 100^2/60
 
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