Solving a Problem using Superposition Theorem

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The discussion revolves around solving a circuit problem using the Superposition Theorem, specifically focusing on calculating the voltage, current, and power through a resistor (R9). Participants are seeking guidance on applying the theorem in the context of their homework, which includes testing and simulation results using an ECAD tool.

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  • Homework-related
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests help in solving a problem using the Superposition Theorem, emphasizing urgency and a lack of knowledge in circuitry.
  • Another participant insists that help cannot be provided without an attempted solution or at least some thoughts from the original poster.
  • A participant describes their understanding of the Superposition Theorem, noting the need to short-circuit other connections and sum the results, while questioning whether to consider loops in their calculations.
  • Further clarification is provided regarding the process of short-circuiting sources and using loop or node analysis to find the current in R9.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that an attempted solution is necessary before further assistance can be provided. However, there is disagreement on the level of guidance that can be offered without a complete solution from the original poster.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying levels of familiarity with circuit analysis, which may affect their ability to engage with the problem. There are also unresolved questions regarding the application of the Superposition Theorem and the specific steps to take in the calculations.

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Please solve this problem using Superpotion theorem

Homework Statement



‐ Calculate the voltage, current & power through Resistor R9.
‐ Test & Simulation results by using superposition theorem by using ECADtool.



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aryan_coc said:
Please solve this problem using Superpotion theorem
No, you solve it. (Show your work and you'll get help. :smile:)
 
Doc Al said:
No, you solve it. (Show your work and you'll get help. :smile:)

Please, it's bit urgent and I am a computer engineer, i don't have much knowledge about this.
regards
 
aryan_coc said:
Please, it's bit urgent and I am a computer engineer, i don't have much knowledge about this.
regards
The guidelines clearly prohibit us providing complete solutions or helping you until you have posted an attempted solution, or at the very least, your thoughts.

I appreciate that you are a compute engineer, but surely in your course you must have had to attend at least an introductory course on circuitry.
 
I have read about superposition theorem and i know serial & parallel connetcions

for SP theorem, i should shortcircut the other connetcions and do the calculation, at the end sum everything together, but my question is,

do i need to conider the loops,
if i close v2 & v3 and find total currecnt using v1 only. where should i strat from .

if you can give me a solution with V1 only, il try myself for the rest.

please guide me, I am not asking for spoon feeding, please give me a guideleine...
 
aryan_coc said:
I have read about superposition theorem and i know serial & parallel connetcions

for SP theorem, i should shortcircut the other connetcions and do the calculation, at the end sum everything together, but my question is,

do i need to conider the loops,
if i close v2 & v3 and find total currecnt using v1 only. where should i strat from .

if you can give me a solution with V1 only, il try myself for the rest.

please guide me, I am not asking for spoon feeding, please give me a guideleine...

When you short-circuit two of the sources, all you have is one source and several resistors. You can use loop or node analysis or you can use your knowledge of series and parallel connections and calculate the resulting resistance. From that you can calculate the current delivered by the source and work backwords to calculate the current in R9.
 

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