Solve Node Voltage Equations for Circuit w/ 10V Power Source

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The discussion revolves around solving node-voltage equations for a circuit with a 10V power source and a reference node set at the negative terminal of a 20V source. Participants identify two key nodes: Node 1, which is influenced by a 25k resistor and an 11mA source, and Node 2, which includes a 500-ohm resistor, the 10V source, and additional components. The equations for Node 1 and Node 2 are established, with a focus on determining the voltage V1, which is crucial for solving the circuit. The voltage V2 is noted as -10V due to the 10V source, and the solution for V1 is expected to yield a simple, round number for verification. The conversation emphasizes the importance of ensuring that the currents at Node 1 sum to zero to confirm the accuracy of the calculations.
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Can anyone help me find node-voltage equations for this circuit. The 10V power source is throwing me. Thanks.
 

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Taking the - terminal of the 20V source as reference, or ground, the node above the 20 V source is +20 V above ground.


The node just above the 10 V source is -10V with respect to ground, i.e. the negative terminal of the 20V source.
 
I have this much
Node 1: between the 25k resistor and the 11mA source)
node 2: between the 500 ohm resitor, 10v source, 1k resistor and 500 resistor and the 11mA source
V1: voltage across the 250 resistor
V2: voltage arcross the 1k resistor
reference node at the bottom of the pic
node1: (V1-20)/25K+V1/250+.011+(V1-V2)/500=0
node2: -.011+V2/1000+(V1-V2)/500+...=0

I'm not quite sure how to hande the 10v supply.
 
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.....nvm
 
lostinhere said:
I have this much
Node 1: between the 25k resistor and the 11mA source)
node 2: between the 500 ohm resitor, 10v source, 1k resistor and 500 resistor and the 11mA source
V1: voltage across the 250 resistor
V2: voltage arcross the 1k resistor
reference node at the bottom of the pic
node1: (V1-20)/25K+V1/250+.011+(V1-V2)/500=0
node2: -.011+V2/1000+(V1-V2)/500+...=0

I'm not quite sure how to hande the 10v supply.
There's only one unknown -- the voltage V1. Call the bottom rail ground, then you only have to solve for V1 to know all the voltages and currents in the circuit. The V2 is just -10V, set by the voltage source on the right.

The answer for V1 is a nice round number (hint), and you can check your work by using that answer to figure out the 3 unknown currents flowing in/out of the V1 node. They should sum to zero, or you didn't solve your node 1 equation above correctly.

Post the answer!
 
its so easy and so basic...my professor gives us too complicated circuits..
 

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