Math Problem Statement

Using Nodal Analysis, Determine V1,V2, and V3

Using Nodal Analysis, Determine V1, V2, and V3

Solution

To determine V1V_1, V2V_2, and V3V_3 in this circuit using nodal analysis, let's label each node and apply Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL) at each node where we need to find the voltage. The circuit has a current source of 10 A and resistors arranged as shown in the diagram.

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Assign Node Voltages:

    • Let V1V_1, V2V_2, and V3V_3 be the voltages at the respective nodes in the circuit as shown in the image.
    • We'll set the bottom of the circuit as the reference ground (0 V).
  2. Apply KCL to Each Node:

Node V1V_1:

At node V1V_1: V1V25+V110=0\frac{V_1 - V_2}{5} + \frac{V_1}{10} = 0 This equation accounts for the currents through the 5 Ω and 10 Ω resistors.

Node V2V_2:

At node V2V_2: V2V15+V2V310=10\frac{V_2 - V_1}{5} + \frac{V_2 - V_3}{10} = 10 The current source contributes a current of 10 A leaving the node V2V_2.

Node V3V_3:

At node V3V_3: V3V210+V35=0\frac{V_3 - V_2}{10} + \frac{V_3}{5} = 0 This equation represents the currents through the 10 Ω and 5 Ω resistors at node V3V_3.

Set Up the Equations:

We now have three equations from the KCL application:

  1. V1V25+V110=0\frac{V_1 - V_2}{5} + \frac{V_1}{10} = 0
  2. V2V15+V2V310=10\frac{V_2 - V_1}{5} + \frac{V_2 - V_3}{10} = 10
  3. V3V210+V35=0\frac{V_3 - V_2}{10} + \frac{V_3}{5} = 0

Solve the System of Equations:

Let’s simplify each equation:

  1. For Node V1V_1: 2V1V2=02V_1 - V_2 = 0 So, V2=2V1V_2 = 2V_1.

  2. For Node V2V_2: Substitute V2=2V1V_2 = 2V_1 into this equation: 2V1V15+2V1V310=10\frac{2V_1 - V_1}{5} + \frac{2V_1 - V_3}{10} = 10 Simplifying, we get: V15+2V1V310=10\frac{V_1}{5} + \frac{2V_1 - V_3}{10} = 10

  3. For Node V3V_3: Substitute

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Circuit Analysis
Nodal Analysis
Linear Equations

Formulas

Ohm's Law: V = IR
Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL): Sum of currents entering a node = Sum of currents leaving the node

Theorems

Kirchhoff's Current Law

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Electrical Engineering