Voltage and current sources; circuit

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The discussion centers on solving a circuit problem involving a voltage source defined by the equation V2=1000i2, where i2 is given as 5mA. The objective is to determine the value of Vs. Participants suggest using Kirchhoff's laws, despite the original poster's uncertainty about their application due to the upcoming chapter on KVL and KCL. The consensus is that understanding Kirchhoff's laws is essential for solving the problem effectively.

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Homework Statement


For the circuit, if V2=1000i2 and i2 = 5mA, determine Vs

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I'm really stuck here for some reason and have no idea where to start. Any pointers?

KVL and KCL is in the next chapter, so I think I should be solving without those.
 
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I think Kirchoff's laws are the way to go here. Perhaps your teacher intended you to read ahead and attempt the problem yourself?
 

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