Solving an Electrical Circuit: Find Vo and Vb

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The discussion focuses on solving an electrical circuit to find the output voltages Vo and Vb using Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL). The user correctly identifies that the input voltages Va and Vb are equal (Vp = Vn) and that no current flows through the 60kΩ resistor. The equations derived include Ia + Ib + Ie = 0 and Va/Ra + Vb/Rb + Vo/Re = 0, which are essential for calculating Vo. Additionally, the user seeks assistance in determining the range for Vb such that -20 < Vo < 20.

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Homework Statement



everything is attached in the image below

Homework Equations



Ip=In=0 Vp=Vn

The Attempt at a Solution


i used the two rules that vp=vn & ip=in=0

so i tink no current flows in Vc & Vd and the 60kohm resistor.. as for Va & Vb we apply kcl on the input voltage node and solve for Vo

current in Va is Ia and so forth.. and current in 375kohm(Re) resistor is Ie

so Ia + Ib + Ie = 0
Va/Ra + Vb/Rb + Vo/Re = 0
so we calculate Vo from that

for the second part we need to calculate the range for Vb so that -20<Vo<20
so i think we have to put Vo in terms of Vb and replace that in the range so that we get Vb

can anyone help me with this? it's late now and that's the best i can do..
 

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hani114 said:
so i tink no current flows in Vc & Vd and the 60kohm resistor.. as for Va & Vb we apply kcl on the input voltage node and solve for Vo

Since the 60k is connected to ground, current can flow in from the Vc and Vd sources without going through the + pin on the op-amp.
 

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