Node-Voltage Method for Calculating Power Delivered by Dependent Voltage Source

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The discussion revolves around using the node-voltage method to calculate the power delivered by a dependent voltage source in an electrical circuit. Participants are analyzing the relationships between various currents and voltages in the circuit, particularly focusing on the dependent source's behavior.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants are attempting to derive equations based on Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL) and are questioning the correctness of their formulations. There is confusion regarding the use of variables and the relationships between different currents in the circuit.

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Some participants have provided guidance on how to approach the problem, suggesting substitutions and clarifications on the relationships between variables. Multiple interpretations of the circuit and its components are being explored, with no explicit consensus reached yet.

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There is uncertainty regarding the number of equations needed to solve for the unknowns, as well as the correct identification of currents in the circuit. Participants are also discussing the implications of dependent sources and their effects on the overall analysis.

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Homework Statement


Use the node-voltage method to calculate the power delivered by the dependent voltage source.

Homework Equations


i1+i2+..in=0(KCL)
i=v/R
p=i*v

The Attempt at a Solution


I posted the solution below, but I'm going to post my own workings, based on just the circuit. I'm confused how they got their answer in the solution.

My workings:

v0-160/10Ω+i0/100Ω+150i0/50=0

I can reduce it to say i0*x=v0*x but I don't see how I could solve for either.

In their solution,they have (v0-150i0)/50 for the last part. Wouldn't it not be v0, since it's a different source?

Also, I have two unknowns, why did they only use one equation? I'm unsure of when I have to use one or two or more equations for node voltage questions. In this question, I felt like I would need two equations to solve it, but their solution only has one.
 

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orangeincup said:

Homework Statement


Use the node-voltage method to calculate the power delivered by the dependent voltage source.

Homework Equations


i1+i2+..in=0(KCL)
i=v/R
p=i*v

The Attempt at a Solution




My workings:

v0-160/10Ω+i0/100Ω+150i0/50=0

The equation is wrong. You miss parentheses. You need to have sum of currents, but what is i0/100Ω? In the middle branch, you have iσ current. The dependent voltage source has emf=150 iσ. The current in the branch on the right the current is io, not the same as iσ. io flows through the potential difference V0-150 iσ.


ehild
 
ehild said:
The equation is wrong. You miss parentheses. You need to have sum of currents, but what is i0/100Ω? In the middle branch, you have iσ current. The dependent voltage source has emf=150 iσ. The current in the branch on the right the current is io, not the same as iσ. io flows through the potential difference V0-150 iσ.


ehild

Okay, I understand it better since I last posted. My equation now is the same as the solution,

(v0-160)/10 + v0/100 + (v0-150iσ)/50=0

Once I reduce it to iσ=(-v0/100), how do you solve for iσ or v0? I have only one equation and two unknowns.
 
Substitute iσ=(-v0/100) into the first equation. One unknown remains: v0. Solve for v0, use the value to get iσ=(-v0/100).

ehild
 
Where does iσ=(-v0/100) come from? Is it because of the middle?
 
The downward current on the middle branch is v0/100. The upward current is denoted by iσ.

ehild
 

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