Understanding Op Amp Node Voltage Analysis: Equation Differences at Node D

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The discussion centers on node voltage analysis in circuits involving ideal operational amplifiers (op amps). The user, Sean, presents an equation for node D that includes terms for voltages Vc and Ve, while the professor's equation omits Vc. The discrepancy arises from the assumption that Va equals Vc, which is only valid under specific conditions. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the role of current sources and the conditions under which certain voltages can be considered zero.

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Hey, I think I need a little help understanding node voltage analysis with ideal op amps. For the circuit I've attached, at node D, I wrote the equation

((1/1000) + (1/1000))Vd - (1/50000)Vc - (1/1000)Ve = 0

However my prof's equation for node D is:

((1/1000) + (1/1000))Vd - (1/1000)Ve = 0

I don't understand why he didn't include the Vc like I did. I understand that Va = Vc, but you can't just say Va = 0, can you?

thanks much, sean
 

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Where do the "1000" numbers come from? Can you label the resistors or show their values? And no, Va will not be zero unless the current source has Iout = 0.
 

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