Phasor Circuit Analysis Homework: KCL & Z Equations for Capacitors"

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The forum discussion focuses on solving a phasor circuit analysis problem using Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL) and the impedance formula for capacitors, Z = 1/(jwC). The user initially struggles with the calculations, particularly with the phase angles of the current and voltage functions. After receiving feedback about potential errors in sign conversion, the user revises their approach, ultimately arriving at the correct phasor voltage V1 = -6.04 - 0.51j.

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Homework Statement


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(Note, my answer below is also wrong. I've attempted this problem for about 1 hour now and I can't figure it out.)

Homework Equations


KCL (Kirchoffs Current Law)
Z for the capacitor, Z = 1/(jwC)[/B]

The Attempt at a Solution



I'm using KCL at V1 with the following convention: +ve for current flowing out of the node, -ve for current flowing in

If the bottom of our circuit is the reference:
V2 = Vs

KCL at Node 1
-i1(t) + i2(t) + V1/23 - (Vs-V1/(-40j) = 0

Now I convert all the current and voltage functions to phasors.
i1(t) = 0.2(60d)
i2(t) = 0.1(-90d)
Vs(t) = 10(-180d)

Subbing into above...

-0.2(60d) + 0.1(-90d) + V1/23 - (10(-180d))/(-40j) + V1/(-40j) = 0

V1( 1/23 + 1/(-40j) ) = 0.2(60d) - 0.1(-90d) + 10(-180d) / (-40j)

V1 = (0.1 + 0.1732j + 0.1j - 10/(40j)) / (1/23 + 1/(-40j))

V1 = 6.93 + 8.05j

Converting this to phasor form,

V=10.622(40.3d)

But this is also wrong. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong.
 
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x86 said:
i2(t) = 0.1(-90d)
Vs(t) = 10(-180d)

It looks like you are double-converting the signs. Do you really want to invert those phase angles? (It's been a long time since I used phasors, so maybe there is a reason).
 
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berkeman said:
It looks like you are double-converting the signs. Do you really want to invert those phase angles? (It's been a long time since I used phasors, so maybe there is a reason).

Right, I think you are right. cosx = sin(x+90)

I'm going to try again with i2(t) = 0.1(0180d) = 0.1(0d) and Vs(t) = 10(90d)

-i1(t) + i2(t) + V1/23 - (Vs-V1/(-40j) = 0
-0.1(0d) + 0.2(60d) + V1/23 - 10(90d)/(-40j) + V1/(-40j) = 0

V1(1/23 + 1/(-40j)) = 0.1(0d) - 0.2(60d) + 10(90d) / (-40j)

V1 = -6.04 - 0.51 J

Yep. It is correct. Thank you, I really need to be more careful when calculating the little things :)
 
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