Voltage dependent Current source

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around finding the output voltage (Vout) at a specific time (t=0.782s) in a circuit involving a voltage-dependent current source. The original poster has already determined Vout at t=0s to be 0V and is seeking assistance with the subsequent calculation.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to calculate Vout using the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance, questioning the impact of the connecting wire between loops and whether the resistance used in the calculation should include additional components.

Discussion Status

Some participants express agreement with the original poster's approach and confirm the correctness of the initial voltage at t=0s. However, the discussion remains open regarding the calculation for t=0.782s, with participants exploring the implications of circuit connections and resistance values.

Contextual Notes

The original poster mentions uncertainty about the resistance value used in the calculation and raises a question about the effect of the connecting wire on the overall circuit behavior.

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Homework Statement


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Find Vout at t=0.782s (I already found Vout at t=0 s. It is 0 V.)

Homework Equations


V=IR

The Attempt at a Solution


First I found Vs = 9*sin(14*0.782)=-8.989817V (with t in radians)
Since Rpi is in parallel with the Vs, its voltage Vpi also equals to -8.98917 V.
Since the dependent source is I=10^-3*Vpi= -8.989817E-3 A, it is the same current traveling through the 1000 ohms resistor in the right loop.
Using the equation: Vout=IR=8.989817E-3A*1000ohms=8.990V (Current is positive in this case since the current direction is opposite of the passive configuration. That is, it is going from - to + instead of + to -.)

Apparently, my answer is wrong. Would anyone please help me to see where I am doing wrong here? (I wonder how does the wire connect the two loops affect the situation. Is it possible that the R in Vout=IR is not 1000, but 1050 (50 ohms resistor in the left loop since both resistors might be in series?)

Many thanks in advance!
 
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I tend to agree with you. The question did ask for V at t = 0 and at .782 msec. Did you submit both answers? The connecting wire will make no difference.
 
Yes

barryj said:
I tend to agree with you. The question did ask for V at t = 0 and at .782 msec. Did you submit both answers? The connecting wire will make no difference.

Thanks barryj.

Yes, I submitted 0 for t=0 s and it is correct.

The only problem I have is Vout when t=0.782s.
 
Problem solved! Thanks everyone.
 
What was the answer?
 
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The answer is...

barryj said:
What was the answer?

It is --8.99 since the system wants to see students reverse the sign twice.
 

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