Solve Vo: Voltage Nodal Analysis w/ KCL Equation

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The discussion focuses on solving for Vo in a voltage nodal analysis problem using KCL. The user has set the bottom node as the reference node and is questioning whether the dependent voltage source 20iΔ should be considered negative since the current is leaving node C. Clarification is provided that Vo equals Vb, which is across the 40Ω resistor. The polarity of the dependent source affects the voltage at node Vc, making it negative. The equation presented for analysis appears correct based on the provided information.
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I'm asked to solve for Vo for this equation. I've set the bottom node to be my reference node before applying nodal analysis. When included in the KCL equation for node at Vb, will the dependent voltage source 20iΔ be negative since the current through that element is leaving node C?
Say, the equation would be: [(Vb-10v)/10Ω]+ (Vb/40Ω)+[(Vb+20iΔ)/20Ω]=0
Thanks!
 
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elhaxx said:
When included in the KCL equation for node at Vb, will the dependent voltage source 20iΔ be negative since the current through that element is leaving node C?

–20iΔ is the voltage Vc

(typo corrected)
 
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elhaxx said:
I'm asked to solve for Vo for this equation.
I see Va, Vb, Vc labeled, but no Vo label. Which voltage are you supposed to solve for? Thanks.
 
berkeman said:
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I see Va, Vb, Vc labeled, but no Vo label. Which voltage are you supposed to solve for? Thanks.
Vo = Vb, labeled across the 40ohm resistor.
 
Your equation looks good to me. The voltage at node Vc is negative because of the polarity of the dependent source, as labeled in the schematic.
 
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